How severe is CVE-2023-32653?

CVE-2023-32653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32653?

CVE-2023-32653 affects Accusoft Imagegear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32653?

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-2023-32653 published?

CVE-2023-32653 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32653

CVE-2023-32653 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Accusoft Imagegear with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Accusoft Imagegear
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the dcm_pixel_data_decode functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32653?: An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the dcm_pixel_data_decode functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 20.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-32653?: CVE-2023-32653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32653?: CVE-2023-32653 affects Accusoft Imagegear. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32653?: 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-2023-32653 published?: CVE-2023-32653 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accusoft:imagegear:20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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