How severe is CVE-2025-25472?

CVE-2025-25472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-25472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-25472?

CVE-2025-25472 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-2025-25472?

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

Does CVE-2025-25472 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-25472 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4574.

When was CVE-2025-25472 published?

CVE-2025-25472 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-25472

CVE-2025-25472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Offis Dcmtk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4574
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Offis Dcmtk
Published: 2025-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-25472?: A buffer overflow in DCMTK git master v3.6.9+ DEV allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted DCM file.
How severe is CVE-2025-25472?: CVE-2025-25472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-25472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-25472?: CVE-2025-25472 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-2025-25472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-25472 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-25472 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4574.
When was CVE-2025-25472 published?: CVE-2025-25472 was published on 2025-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:offis:dcmtk:3.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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