#VU8230 Use of hardcoded credentials in Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump - CVE-2017-12726
Published: September 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8230
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12726
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Software vendor:
Smiths Medical
Smiths Medical
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded credentials by Telnet on the pump. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability is possible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded credentials by Telnet on the pump. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability is possible if the pump is configured to allow external communications.
Remediation
Smiths Medical is planning to release Version 1.6.1 for the Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump in January, 2018.