Healthcare Cybersecurity Alert: MicroDicom DICOM Viewer Vulnerabilities Expose Sensitive Data and Allow Remote Code Execution

MicroDicom DICOM Viewer versions before 2024.2 are vulnerable to remote exploits, including improper authorization and stack-based buffer overflow. These flaws could allow attackers to manipulate medical image files and execute arbitrary code on a victim’s system. Upgrading to version 2024.2 is strongly recommended.

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Published: June 11, 2024 2:40 pmAdded: June 11, 2024 at 7:59 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Looks like MicroDicom’s DICOM Viewer just turned medical imaging into a hacker’s dream gallery! Who knew X-rays could be so entertaining?

Key Points:

  • CVSS v4 score is a spicy 8.7
  • Exploitable remotely with low attack complexity
  • Vulnerabilities: Improper Authorization and Stack-based Buffer Overflow
  • Affects versions prior to 2024.2
  • Reported by researcher Michael Heinzl

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