CVE-2026-44628
OFFIS DCMTK Toolkit Type Confusion
Description
An unauthenticated attacker can crash the worklist server with a single crafted query when the server has a valid Called AE Title / storage directory, the expected lockfile, and at least one matching worklist record.
INFO
Published Date :
June 30, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 1, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| 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
- Validate all incoming query parameters.
- Ensure proper handling of lockfiles.
- Implement robust error handling.
- Apply relevant security patches.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-01T15:41:48.139387Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'OFFIS DICOM', 'product': 'DCMTK Toolkit', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '3.7.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An unauthenticated attacker can crash the worklist server with a single crafted query when the server has a valid Called AE Title / storage directory, the expected lockfile, and at least one matching worklist record. 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-843 Added Reference https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-181-01.json Added Reference https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/releases/tag/latest Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-181-01