CVE-2024-33606: dicom viewer Auth Bypass (CVSS 8.8)

Description

An attacker could retrieve sensitive files (medical images) as well as plant new medical images or overwrite existing medical images on a MicroDicom DICOM Viewer system. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-939 CWE-939

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microdicom	dicom_viewer	< 2024.2

References

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-163-01 https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-163-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33606? +

An attacker could retrieve sensitive files (medical images) as well as plant new medical images or overwrite existing medical images on a MicroDicom DICOM Viewer system. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-33606? +

CVE-2024-33606 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33606? +

CVE-2024-33606 affects products from microdicom, specifically: dicom_viewer. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-33606? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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