Vulnerability identifier: #VU66931

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36385

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CMS8000 CONTEC ICU CCU Vital Signs Patient Monitor
Hardware solutions / Medical equipment

Vendor: Contec

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An attacker with physical access can plug in a USB drive, perform a malicious firmware update and load arbitrary firmware on the target device.

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

Vulnerable software versions

CMS8000 CONTEC ICU CCU Vital Signs Patient Monitor: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-22-244-01

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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.