#VU100582 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Life2000 Ventilation System - CVE-2024-9834
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100582
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Life2000 Ventilation System
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Vendor: Baxter
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper data protection on the ventilator's serial interface. A local attacker can send and receive specially crafted messages to gain access to sensitive information, leading to unintended impact on device settings and performance.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Life2000 Ventilation System: 06.08.00.00
External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01
https://www.baxter.com/sites/g/files/ebysai3896/files/2024-11/ICSMA-24-319-01-Baxter-Life-2000-Ventilation-System.pdf
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
