Vulnerability identifier: #VU48533

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25165

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BD Alaris 8015 PC Unit
Hardware solutions / Firmware
BD Alaris Systems Manager
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can modify the configuration headers of data in transit and perform a denial of service attack, leading to a drop in the wireless capability of the BD Alaris PC Unit, resulting in manual operation of the PC Unit.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BD Alaris 8015 PC Unit: 9.33.1

BD Alaris Systems Manager: 4.33

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External links
http://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-317-01
http://www.bd.com/en-us/support/product-security-and-privacy/product-security-bulletins/bd-alaris-8015-pc-unit-and-bd-alaris-systems-manager-network-session-vulnerability

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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.