How severe is CVE-2022-4981?

CVE-2022-4981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-4981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4981?

CVE-2022-4981 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4981?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-4981 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-4981 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35179.

When was CVE-2022-4981 published?

CVE-2022-4981 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4981

CVE-2022-4981 is a low-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35179
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2025-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was detected in DCMTK up to 3.6.7. The impacted element is the function DcmQueryRetrieveConfig::readPeerList of the file /dcmqrcnf.cc of the component dcmqrscp. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.8 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is identified as 957fb31e5. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4981?: A vulnerability was detected in DCMTK up to 3.6.7. The impacted element is the function DcmQueryRetrieveConfig::readPeerList of the file /dcmqrcnf.cc of the component dcmqrscp. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.8 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is identified as 957fb31e5. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
How severe is CVE-2022-4981?: CVE-2022-4981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-4981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4981?: CVE-2022-4981 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4981?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-4981 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-4981 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35179.
When was CVE-2022-4981 published?: CVE-2022-4981 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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