#VU8226 Out-of-bounds read in Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump


Published: 2017-09-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8226

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12722

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read. A remote attacker can trigger the communications module to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

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


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


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.


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