How severe is CVE-2024-27628?

CVE-2024-27628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27628?

CVE-2024-27628 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27628?

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-2024-27628 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27628 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24822.

When was CVE-2024-27628 published?

CVE-2024-27628 was published on 2024-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27628

CVE-2024-27628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24822
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2024-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27628?: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DCMTK v.3.6.8 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the EctEnhancedCT method component.
How severe is CVE-2024-27628?: CVE-2024-27628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27628?: CVE-2024-27628 affects Offis Dcmtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27628?: 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-2024-27628 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27628 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24822.
When was CVE-2024-27628 published?: CVE-2024-27628 was published on 2024-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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