# CVE-2009-3994: 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 serv

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-12-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-January/033809.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-January/033806.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508217/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-51/
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/download.php?group_id=4470&atid=304470&file_id=353841&aid=2908728
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37955
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37507
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54547
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37207
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2908728&group_id=4470&atid=304470

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