Vulnerability identifier: #VU26529

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10598

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pyxis Anesthesia (PAS) ES
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Pyxis MedStation ES System
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in the "kiosk mode" functionality. An attacker with physical access can use a specially crafted input, bypass implemented security restrictions and view and/or modify sensitive data.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Pyxis Anesthesia (PAS) ES: 1.6.1

Pyxis MedStation ES System: 1.6.1

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External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-091-01
http://www.bd.com/en-us/support/product-security-and-privacy/product-security-bulletins/bd-pyxis-medstation-and-anesthesia-(pas)-es-system-kiosk-mode-escape

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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