How severe is CVE-2024-22100?

CVE-2024-22100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22100?

CVE-2024-22100 affects Microdicom Dicom Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22100?

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.

Does CVE-2024-22100 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22100 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19696.

When was CVE-2024-22100 published?

CVE-2024-22100 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22100

CVE-2024-22100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microdicom Dicom Viewer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19696
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Microdicom Dicom Viewer
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and prior are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DICOM Viewer. A user must open a malicious DCM file in order to exploit the vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22100?: MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions 2023.3 (Build 9342) and prior are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DICOM Viewer. A user must open a malicious DCM file in order to exploit the vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-22100?: CVE-2024-22100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22100?: CVE-2024-22100 affects Microdicom Dicom Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22100?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-22100 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22100 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19696.
When was CVE-2024-22100 published?: CVE-2024-22100 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-060-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microdicom:dicom_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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