PT-2018-1521 · Philips · Philips E-Alert Unit

Published 2018-06-01 · Updated 2018-11-21 · CVE-2018-8856

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Philips e-Alert Unit version R2.1 and prior

Description The issue is caused by a hard-coded cryptographic key used for encryption of internal data. This could allow a remote attacker to gain full access to the device's data.

Recommendations For Philips e-Alert Unit version R2.1 and prior, consider restricting access to the device until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the device for sensitive data storage or transmission until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

BDU:2018-01076

CVE-2018-8856

Affected Products

Philips E-Alert Unit

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-8856 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8856 · Security Note
• https://usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2018-01076 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/105194 · Note
• https://securitylab.ru/news/495399.php · Note
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01 · Note