HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-8397
HIGH

CVE-2015-8397

CWE-125Published: January 12, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The JPEGLSCodec::DecodeExtent function in MediaStorageAndFileFormat/gdcmJPEGLSCodec.cxx in Grassroots DICOM (aka GDCM) before 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an embedded JPEG-LS image with dimensions larger than the selected region in a (1) two-dimensional or (2) three-dimensional DICOM image file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-8397 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

malaterre1 product(s)
grassroots dicom
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/gdcm/ci/e547b1ded3fd21e0b0ad149f13045aa12d4b9b7c/
PATCHhttp://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/gdcm/ci/e547b1ded3fd21e0b0ad149f13045aa12d4b9b7c/
ADVISORYhttp://census-labs.com/news/2016/01/11/gdcm-out-bounds-read-jpeglscodec-decodeextent/
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135206/GDCM-2.6.0-2.6.1-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/33
ADVISORYhttp://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34670701/
ADVISORYhttp://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34687533/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537263/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://census-labs.com/news/2016/01/11/gdcm-out-bounds-read-jpeglscodec-decodeextent/
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135206/GDCM-2.6.0-2.6.1-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/33
ADVISORYhttp://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34670701/
ADVISORYhttp://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34687533/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537263/100/0/threaded

All References (14)

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http://census-labs.com/news/2016/01/11/gdcm-out-bounds-read-jpeglscodec-decodeextent/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135206/GDCM-2.6.0-2.6.1-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/33Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/gdcm/ci/e547b1ded3fd21e0b0ad149f13045aa12d4b9b7c/Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34670701/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34687533/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537263/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://census-labs.com/news/2016/01/11/gdcm-out-bounds-read-jpeglscodec-decodeextent/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135206/GDCM-2.6.0-2.6.1-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/33Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/gdcm/ci/e547b1ded3fd21e0b0ad149f13045aa12d4b9b7c/Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
http://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34670701/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://sourceforge.net/p/gdcm/mailman/message/34687533/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537263/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-8397
CVSS Score8.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 12, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-8397 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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