Security researchers at Nozomi Networks Labs discovered three vulnerabilities in the Merge DICOM Toolkit C/C++ SDK (versions prior to v5.18), a critical software library used in medical imaging systems. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could crash imaging systems, disrupting healthcare and delaying diagnoses. The latest SDK version (v5.18) has since addressed these issues, prompting an urgent call for healthcare providers and HCS software developers to update their tools, highlighting the need for software supply chain security in healthcare.
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Healthcare systems are facing significant challenges including staff shortages, cybersecurity threats, and budget constraints, according to a report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems
