Vulnerability identifier: #VU66935

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38453

CWE-ID: CWE-489

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 user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to multiple binary application files are compiled with "not stripped" and "debug_info" compilation settings. A local administrator can reverse engineer sensitive code and identify additional vulnerabilities.

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. 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.