Vulnerability identifier: #VU29153

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12048

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Phoenix Hemodialysis Delivery System
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Baxter

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data, such as treatment and prescription data sent between the Phoenix system and the Exalis dialysis data management tool.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Phoenix Hemodialysis Delivery System: 3.36 - 3.40

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-170-03

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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.