#VU61734 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in e-Alert


Published: 2022-03-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61734

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0922

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
e-Alert
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Philips

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not perform any authentication for critical system functionality. A remote attacker on the local network can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

e-Alert: 2.7


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-22-088-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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