CVE-2026-17264Patch

LOWCVSS 5.3 · MEDIUM

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

Opening a crafted DICOM file containing malicious JPEG-compressed pixel data triggers an attacker-controlled heap out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

2.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-787

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 9 mentions across 6 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 6 signals
  • Technical details provided in 5 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 4d ago at 4 mentions (2026-08-07); latest day: 1
  • 9 total mentions across 6 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline9 mentions / 6d
01234Mentions · 2026-08-06: 1Mentions · 2026-08-07: 4Mentions · 2026-08-10: 1Mentions · 2026-08-13: 1Mentions · 2026-08-14: 1Mentions · 2026-08-15: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-08-14: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-06: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-07: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-10: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-13: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-14: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-06: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-07: 3Technical Details · 2026-08-14: 108-0608-0708-1008-1308-1408-15
Signal classification3 categories
Patch
666.7%
Disclosure
222.2%
General
111.1%
Referenced assets5 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-08-061
Patch1
2026-08-074
Disclosure2General1Patch1
2026-08-101
Patch1
2026-08-131
Patch1
2026-08-141
Patch1
2026-08-151
Patch1
Full discourse9 posts
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-17264 Opening a crafted DICOM file containing malicious JPEG-compressed pixel data triggers an attacker-controlled heap out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17264

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-17264, detailing a heap out-of-bounds write triggered by malicious DICOM JPEG data, but provides no PoC, exploit, or mitigation information.

    01002908
    57.9K followersView on X
  • ケイ | IT・セキュリティ系副業Webライター@Teeeda_worker
    Patch

    RadiAnt DICOM ViewerのCVE-2026-17264、2026.1へ更新 https://www.cybernote.click/2026/08/09/medixant-radiant-dicom-cve-2026-17264-heap-overflow-rce/ #IT #Security #cybersecurity

    Post summary

    The post informs users that updating RadiAnt DICOM Viewer to version 2026.1 will address CVE-2026-17264, highlighting the availability of a patch but providing no further exploit or vulnerability details.

    0001071
    211 followersView on X
  • ケイ | IT・セキュリティ系副業Webライター@Teeeda_worker
    Patch

    RadiAnt DICOM ViewerのCVE-2026-17264、2026.1へ更新 https://www.cybernote.click/2026/08/09/medixant-radiant-dicom-cve-2026-17264-heap-overflow-rce/ #IT #Security #cybersecurity

    Post summary

    The post announces that RadiAnt DICOM Viewer (CVE-2026-17264) has been addressed by updating to version 2026.1, without providing technical or exploit details.

    0000049
    213 followersView on X
  • ケイ | IT・セキュリティ系副業Webライター@Teeeda_worker
    Patch

    RadiAnt DICOM ViewerのCVE-2026-17264、2026.1へ更新 https://www.cybernote.click/2026/08/09/medixant-radiant-dicom-cve-2026-17264-heap-overflow-rce/ #IT #Security #cybersecurity

    Post summary

    RadiAnt DICOM Viewer released an update to version 2026.1 to address CVE‑2026‑17264, a heap overflow remote code execution vulnerability, implying a patch was applied.

    0000054
    213 followersView on X
  • ケイ | IT・セキュリティ系副業Webライター@Teeeda_worker
    Patch

    RadiAnt DICOM ViewerのCVE-2026-17264、2026.1へ更新 https://www.cybernote.click/2026/08/09/medixant-radiant-dicom-cve-2026-17264-heap-overflow-rce/ #IT #Security #cybersecurity

    Post summary

    RadiAnt DICOM Viewer vulnerability CVE-2026-17264, a heap‐overflow RCE, has been addressed by updating to version 2026.1.

    0000050
    212 followersView on X
  • iSECTECH@isectech_
    General

    SOC action for CVE-2026-17264: inventory RadiAnt, prioritize endpoints that open external studies, and watch for viewer crashes followed by unusual child processes or outbound traffic. Preserve suspicious files; do not reopen them in production. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-218-01

    Post summary

    The advisory focuses on SOC actions for CVE-2026-17264, recommending monitoring for RadiAnt viewer crashes, unusual child processes, and outbound traffic, with instructions to preserve suspicious files and avoid reopening them in production.

    0000047
    87 followersView on X
  • iSECTECH@isectech_
    Patch

    Healthcare teams using RadiAnt DICOM Viewer should update versions 2025.2 and earlier to 2026.1. CVE-2026-17264 is triggered by a crafted DICOM file. Restrict external study intake while patching. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-26-218-01

    Post summary

    RadiAnt DICOM Viewer users are urged to upgrade to version 2026.1 to mitigate CVE‑2026‑17264, a flaw exploitable via crafted DICOM files; administrators should also limit external study intake until the patch is applied.

    0000040
    87 followersView on X
  • Infoflowcloud@infoflowcloud
    Disclosure

    🚨*CVE* CVE-2026-17264 Opening a crafted DICOM file containing malicious JPEG-compressed pixel data triggers an attacker-controlled heap out-of-bounds write, which may allow an attacker to … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17264 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-17264 Abr… http://infoflow.cloud`

    Post summary

    The tweet alerts to CVE-2026-17264, a heap out-of-bounds write flaw in DICOM file parsing caused by malicious JPEG data. No proof‑of‑concept, exploit, or patch information is provided.

    0000049
    98 followersView on X
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🚨 RadiAnt DICOM Viewer 2025.2 and earlier can turn a malicious DICOM into a crash—or code execution. Update to 2026.1 now; “not exploited yet” isn’t a security strategy. https://windowsforum.com/security-alerts.84/cve-2026-17264-update-radiant-dicom-viewer-to-2026-1.441832/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #HealthcareSecurity #WindowsPatching #RadiantDicom #Cve202617264 https://t.co/IJm9lV4eXF

    Post summary

    The tweet advises users to upgrade RadiAnt DICOM Viewer from 2025.2 to 2026.1 to mitigate a vulnerability that can cause crashes or code execution via malicious DICOM files, while noting no active exploitation has been seen.

    0000061
    1.3K followersView on X

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