Identity Verification Flaw in Philips Alice 6 System
CVE-2018-5451

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Philips
Status
Philips Alice 6 System
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-5451?

The Philips Alice 6 System, in its R8.0.2 version and earlier, exhibits a significant weakness in its identity verification process. When an actor claims a specific identity, the software fails to properly validate this claim, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information or the ability to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability raises serious security concerns as it could lead to resources being exposed to unintended parties.

Affected Version(s)

Philips Alice 6 System Version R8.0.2 or prior.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-086-01
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103537
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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