Vulnerability identifier: #VU8225

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12718

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Smiths Medical

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Smiths Medical is planning to release Version 1.6.1 for the Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump in January, 2018.

Vulnerable software versions

Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump: 1.1 - 1.6

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02

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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.