CVE-2026-3650
Grassroots DICOM Missing release of memory after effective lifetime
Description
A memory leak exists in the Grassroots DICOM library (GDCM). The bug occurs when parsing malformed DICOM files with non-standard VR types in file meta information. The vulnerability leads to vast memory allocations and resource depletion, triggering a denial-of-service condition. A maliciously crafted file can fill the heap in a single read operation without properly releasing it.
INFO
Published Date :
March 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Grassroots DICOM library to the latest version.
- Apply patches for known memory leak issues.
- Validate DICOM file parsing logic.
- Monitor system memory usage.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A memory leak exists in the Grassroots DICOM library (GDCM). The bug occurs when parsing malformed DICOM files with non-standard VR types in file meta information. The vulnerability leads to vast memory allocations and resource depletion, triggering a denial-of-service condition. A maliciously crafted file can fill the heap in a single read operation without properly releasing it. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added Reference https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-083-01.json Added Reference https://sourceforge.net/projects/gdcm/ Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-083-01