#VU29156 Use of Hard-coded Password in PrismaFlex and PrisMax


Published: 2020-06-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29156

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12037

CWE-ID: CWE-259

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PrismaFlex
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
PrisMax
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Baxter

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentionaly sensitive information. 

The vulnerability exists due to the affected device contains a hard-coded service password that provides access to biomedical information, device settings, calibration settings, and network configurations. An authenticated attacker with physical access can use these credentials to modify device settings and calibration.

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?

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.


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