Is CVE-2026-17264 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-17264 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-17264 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-17264 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-17264?

CVE-2026-17264 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

MEDIUM

CVE-2026-17264

CWE-787Published: August 7, 2026· Updated: Aug 7, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.29%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:20.9th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-17264 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityLow

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

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-17264

Medixant RadiAnt DICOM

CISA Alerts· Aug 6, 2026

View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause the application to crash if a maliciously crafted DICOM file is opened. The following versions of Medixant RadiAnt DICOM are affected: RadiAnt DICOM <=2025.2 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 4.3 Medixant Medixant RadiAnt DICOM Out-of-bounds Write Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Healthcare and Public Health Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: Poland Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-17264 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. View CVE Details A [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:def1407b8ed44dee9810f047bd9e0d127dc51bca87511d99b1be9c0447023e64]