Vulnerability identifier: #VU20485

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18630

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Change Healthcare Cardiology
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
McKesson Cardiology
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Horizon Cardiology
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Change Healthcare

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure file permissions in the default installation. A local authenticated attacker can insert specially crafted files that can result in arbitrary code execution.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Change Healthcare Cardiology: 14.1.x

McKesson Cardiology: 13.x - 14.x

Horizon Cardiology: 11.x - 12.x

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-19-241-01

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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.