#VU29305 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Philips products - CVE-2020-14477

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29305

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14477

CWE-ID: CWE-288

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ultrasound ClearVue
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Ultrasound CX
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Ultrasound EPIQ
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Ultrasound Affiniti
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Ultrasound Sparq
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment
Ultrasound Xperius
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Philips

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.   

The vulnerability exist due to improper implementation of the authentication process. A local user can use an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication of the alternate service login to view or modify information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ultrasound ClearVue: 3.2

Ultrasound CX: 5.0.2

Ultrasound EPIQ: 5.0

Ultrasound Affiniti: 5.0

Ultrasound Sparq: 3.0.2

Ultrasound Xperius: All versions

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-177-01

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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.