CVE-2009-3994
CVE-2009-3994 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Denton Woods Devil with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Denton Woods Devil
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetUID function in src-IL/src/il_dicom.c in DevIL 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DICOM file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3994?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetUID function in src-IL/src/il_dicom.c in DevIL 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DICOM file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3994?
- CVE-2009-3994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3994 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3994?
- CVE-2009-3994 affects Denton Woods Devil. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-3994?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-3994 published?
- CVE-2009-3994 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-January/033806.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-January/033809.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37507
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37955
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-51/
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2908728&group_id=4470&atid=304470
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/download.php?group_id=4470&atid=304470&file_id=353841&aid=2908728
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508217/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37207
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54547
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:denton_woods:devil:1.7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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