Vulnerability identifier: #VU14582

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8854

CWE-ID: CWE-400

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Philips e-Alert Unit
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Philips

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of the size or amount of resources requested or influenced by an actor. A remote attacker can consume more resources than intended and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Philips e-Alert Unit: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.