#VU100583 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Life2000 Ventilation System - CVE-2024-9832


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100583

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: CVE-2024-9832

CWE-ID: CWE-307

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 compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts within the Clinician Password or the Serial Number Clinician Password. A local attacker can conduct brute force attacks to gain unauthorized access to the ventilator and gain access to the system.

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.


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