CVE-2009-3994

N/A Unknown
Published: December 08, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the GetUID function in src-IL/src/il_dicom.c in DevIL 1.7.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DICOM file.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37507
Source: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37955
Source: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-51/
Source: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37207
Source: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/37507
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37955
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-51/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508217/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37207
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54547
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
16.9%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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