How severe is CVE-2024-24793?

CVE-2024-24793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24793 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-2024-24793?

CVE-2024-24793 affects Nih Libdicom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24793?

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-2024-24793 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24793 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22169.

When was CVE-2024-24793 published?

CVE-2024-24793 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24793

CVE-2024-24793 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nih Libdicom with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22169
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Nih Libdicom
Published: 2024-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DICOM Element Parsing as implemented in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. A specially crafted DICOM file can cause premature freeing of memory that is used later. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker would need to induce the vulnerable application to process a malicious DICOM image.The Use-After-Free happens in the `parse_meta_element_create()` parsing the elements in the File Meta Information header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24793?: A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DICOM Element Parsing as implemented in Imaging Data Commons libdicom 1.0.5. A specially crafted DICOM file can cause premature freeing of memory that is used later. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker would need to induce the vulnerable application to process a malicious DICOM image.The Use-After-Free happens in the `parse_meta_element_create()` parsing the elements in the File Meta Information header.
How severe is CVE-2024-24793?: CVE-2024-24793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24793 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-2024-24793?: CVE-2024-24793 affects Nih Libdicom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24793?: 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-2024-24793 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24793 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22169.
When was CVE-2024-24793 published?: CVE-2024-24793 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nih:libdicom:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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