Vulnerability identifier: #VU14587

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8842

CWE-ID: CWE-319

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 obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the software transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. A remote attacker can disclose personal contact information and application login credentials from within the same subnet.

Mitigation
Update to version R2.1.

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.