CVE-2026-5438 Details
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.
A vulnerability allowing gzip decompression bomb attacks exists in Orthanc DICOM Server versions through 1.12.10. When the server processes HTTP requests with 'Content-Encoding: gzip', it fails to impose limits on the size of decompressed data. This oversight allows a specially crafted gzip payload to cause excessive memory allocation, leading to system memory exhaustion.
Users are advised to upgrade to Orthanc version 1.12.11, which addresses this vulnerability. Consult the Orthanc documentation and release notes for guidance on patching and deployment.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/536588 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.machinespirits.de/ | [email protected] | Not Applicable |
| https://www.orthanc-server.com/ | [email protected] | Product |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| orthanc-server orthanc | < 1.12.11 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |