#VU29154 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in PrismaFlex and PrisMax


Published: 2020-06-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29154

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12036

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PrismaFlex
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
PrisMax
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 to a PDMS (Patient Data Management System) or an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive data, such as treatment data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PrismaFlex: All versions

PrisMax: All versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-170-02


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.


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