#VU100607 On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control in Life2000 Ventilation System - CVE-2024-48970

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100607

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-2024-48970

CWE-ID: CWE-1191

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 unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the ventilator's microcontroller lacks memory protection. A local attacker can connect to the internal JTAG interface and read or write to flash memory using an off-the-shelf debugging tool.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Life2000 Ventilation System: 06.08.00.00

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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

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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.