Hacking, PenTest, and Cybersecurity Tools for Your Security Arsenal!

Loading CVE intelligence

Loading vulnerability catalog

Kitploit is a directory of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting tools. Discover the latest project updates to find vulnerabilities, analyze systems, automate testing, and strengthen your security.

Tool Directory

CVE-2015-8396

CriticalPublished

Integer overflow in the ImageRegionReader::ReadIntoBuffer function in MediaStorageAndFileFormat/gdcmImageRegionReader.cxx in Grassroots DICOM (aka GDCM)...

Published: Jan 12, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 12, 2016

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

13.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Integer overflow in the ImageRegionReader::ReadIntoBuffer function in MediaStorageAndFileFormat/gdcmImageRegionReader.cxx in Grassroots DICOM (aka GDCM) before 2.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted header dimensions in a DICOM image file, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Sources

Grassroots DICOM (GDCM) 2.6.0 and 2.6.1 - ImageRegionReader::ReadIntoBuffer Buffer OverflowExploit
Stelios Tsampas · linux · Jan 12, 2016

Responsible use

Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.