How severe is CVE-2021-41688?

CVE-2021-41688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-41688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41688?

CVE-2021-41688 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41688?

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-2021-41688 published?

CVE-2021-41688 was published on 2022-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41688

CVE-2021-41688 is a high-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2022-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly. The object in the program is free but its address is still used in other locations. Sending specific requests to the dcmqrdb program will incur a double free. An attacker can use it to launch a DoS attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41688?: DCMTK through 3.6.6 does not handle memory free properly. The object in the program is free but its address is still used in other locations. Sending specific requests to the dcmqrdb program will incur a double free. An attacker can use it to launch a DoS attack.
How severe is CVE-2021-41688?: CVE-2021-41688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-41688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41688?: CVE-2021-41688 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41688?: 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-2021-41688 published?: CVE-2021-41688 was published on 2022-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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