# CVE-2024-27629: dcm2niix: An issue in dc2niix before v.1.0.20240202 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the generated file na...

CVE-2024-27629 is fixed in dcm2niix on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-27629, released June 28, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-27629
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0020
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 28, 2024

## Description

An issue in dc2niix before v.1.0.20240202 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the generated file name is not properly escaped and injected into a system call when certain types of compression are used.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | dcm2niix Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.0.20220720-1+deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-27629](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-27629.md) | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Linux | dcm2niix Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.0.20240202-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-27629](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-27629.md) | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Linux | dcm2niix Debian 14 | 1.0.20240202-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-27629](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-27629.md) | Jun 28, 2024 |

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