How severe is CVE-2024-34508?

CVE-2024-34508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-34508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34508?

CVE-2024-34508 primarily affects Offis Dcmtk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34508?

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

Does CVE-2024-34508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34834.

When was CVE-2024-34508 published?

CVE-2024-34508 was published on 2024-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34508

CVE-2024-34508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34834
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2024-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dcmnet in DCMTK before 3.6.9 has a segmentation fault via an invalid DIMSE message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34508?: dcmnet in DCMTK before 3.6.9 has a segmentation fault via an invalid DIMSE message.
How severe is CVE-2024-34508?: CVE-2024-34508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-34508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-34508?: CVE-2024-34508 primarily affects Offis Dcmtk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-34508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34834.
When was CVE-2024-34508 published?: CVE-2024-34508 was published on 2024-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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