How severe is CVE-2013-6825?

CVE-2013-6825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6825?

CVE-2013-6825 primarily affects Offis Dcmtk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6825?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-6825 published?

CVE-2013-6825 was published on 2014-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6825

CVE-2013-6825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2014-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

(1) movescu.cc and (2) storescp.cc in dcmnet/apps/, (3) dcmnet/libsrc/scp.cc, (4) dcmwlm/libsrc/wlmactmg.cc, (5) dcmprscp.cc and (6) dcmpsrcv.cc in dcmpstat/apps/, (7) dcmpstat/tests/msgserv.cc, and (8) dcmqrdb/apps/dcmqrscp.cc in DCMTK 3.6.1 and earlier does not check the return value of the setuid system call, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating a large number of processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6825?: (1) movescu.cc and (2) storescp.cc in dcmnet/apps/, (3) dcmnet/libsrc/scp.cc, (4) dcmwlm/libsrc/wlmactmg.cc, (5) dcmprscp.cc and (6) dcmpsrcv.cc in dcmpstat/apps/, (7) dcmpstat/tests/msgserv.cc, and (8) dcmqrdb/apps/dcmqrscp.cc in DCMTK 3.6.1 and earlier does not check the return value of the setuid system call, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating a large number of processes.
How severe is CVE-2013-6825?: CVE-2013-6825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6825?: CVE-2013-6825 primarily affects Offis Dcmtk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6825?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-6825 published?: CVE-2013-6825 was published on 2014-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.5.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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