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CVE-2026-17264

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.3 EPSS 0.29% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-07 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability exists in the handling of crafted DICOM files that contain malicious JPEG-compressed pixel data, leading to an attacker-controlled heap out-of-bounds write. This flaw could enable remote code execution, posing a risk to systems processing DICOM files. Organizations utilizing software that manages DICOM images should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential exploitation.

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CVE
CVE-2026-17264
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.3
EPSS
0.29%

Original NVD Description

Opening a crafted DICOM file containing malicious JPEG-compressed pixel data triggers an attacker-controlled heap out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.