#VU58251 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX)


Published: 2021-11-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58251

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43552

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX)
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Philips

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product uses a hard-coded cryptographic key. A local user can recover the encrypted data.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX): B.02 - C.03


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-21-322-02


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.


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