Vulnerability identifier: #VU8227
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-798
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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use of hard-coded credentials to automatically establish a wireless network connection by the pump with default network configuration. A remote attacker can trigger improper attachment of the network stack to the wireless network by the pump and direct all network traffic over the wired Ethernet connection.
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
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.