Vulnerability identifier: #VU14588
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-321
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 gain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due use of hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote attacker can encrypt internal data and gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Update to version R2.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Philips e-Alert Unit: All versions
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01
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.