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CVE-2026-5438
Orthanc · DICOM Server

Gzip Decompression Bomb via Content-Encoding Header

Description

A gzip decompression bomb vulnerability exists when Orthanc processes HTTP request with `Content-Encoding: gzip`. The server does not enforce limits on decompressed size and allocates memory based on attacker-controlled compression metadata. A specially crafted gzip payload can trigger excessive memory allocation and exhaust system memory.

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OrthancDICOM Server0, 1.12.10

References

  • https://www.orthanc-server.com/
  • https://www.machinespirits.de/
  • https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/536588

Related News (2 articles)

Tier C
VulDB5h ago
CVE-2026-5438 | Orthanc DICOM Server up to 1.12.10 Gzip Content-Encoding allocation of resources
→ No new info (linked only)
Tier B
CERT/CC Vuln Notes6h ago
VU#536588: Multiple Heap Buffer Overflows in Orthanc DICOM Server
→ No new info (linked only)
CISA KEV❌ No
Actively exploited❌ No
PublishedApr 9, 2026
Last enriched5h agov2
Trending Score31
Source articles2
Independent2
Info Completeness6/14
Missing: cvss, epss, cwe, kev, exploit, patch, iocs, mitre_attack

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Verification

State: verified
Confidence: 0%

Vulnerability Timeline

CVE Published
Apr 9, 2026
Discovered by ZDM
Apr 9, 2026
Updated: affectedVersions
Apr 9, 2026

Version History

v2
Last enriched 5h ago
v2Tier C5h ago

Updated affected versions to include 1.12.10, changed severity to HIGH, and noted that the vulnerability is actively exploited.

affectedVersions
via VulDB
v16h ago

Initial creation