How severe is CVE-2022-43272?

CVE-2022-43272 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-2022-43272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43272?

CVE-2022-43272 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43272?

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-2022-43272 published?

CVE-2022-43272 was published on 2022-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43272

CVE-2022-43272 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2022-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DCMTK v3.6.7 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the T_ASC_Association object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43272?: DCMTK v3.6.7 was discovered to contain a memory leak via the T_ASC_Association object.
How severe is CVE-2022-43272?: CVE-2022-43272 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-2022-43272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43272?: CVE-2022-43272 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43272?: 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-2022-43272 published?: CVE-2022-43272 was published on 2022-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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