Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Life2000 Ventilation System - CVE-2024-48966

 

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Life2000 Ventilation System - CVE-2024-48966

Published: November 19, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100609
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48966
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Baxter
Affected software:
Life2000 Ventilation System

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the software tools used by service personnel to test & calibrate the ventilator do not support user authentication. A remote attacker can obtain diagnostic information through the test tool or manipulate the ventilator's settings and embedded software.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-48966

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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