8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
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 !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44628 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Offis dcmtk
CVSS Scores
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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
Prevent server crashes by validating inputs and ensuring proper resource management.
  • Validate all incoming query parameters.
  • Ensure proper handling of lockfiles.
  • Implement robust error handling.
  • Apply relevant security patches.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-44628.

URL Resource
https://github.com/DCMTK/dcmtk/releases/tag/latest
https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsma-26-181-01.json
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-181-01
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-44628 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • 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
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