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CVE-2025-3482: MedDream PACS Server DICOM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVE-2025-3482 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting pacs server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MedDream PACS Server DICOM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MedDream PACS Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DICOM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copy

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-121
Published2025-05-22
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: meddream

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

meddream pacs server UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.3.5.860
Fixed in: 7.3.5.860
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy pacs-server || rpm -q pacs-server || pacs-server --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.3.5.860 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pacs-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade pacs-server
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3482?

pacs server: upgrade to 7.3.5.860. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3482 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3482 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-3482 affect?

CVE-2025-3482 affects pacs server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). MedDream PACS Server DICOM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MedDream PACS Server. Authentication

How urgent is CVE-2025-3482?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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