Cleartext Data Transmission Vulnerability in Philips e-Alert Unit
CVE-2018-8842

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Philips
Status
E-alert Unit (non-medical Device)
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2018

Summary

The Philips e-Alert Unit, used for non-medical applications, suffers from a vulnerability where sensitive and security-critical data is transmitted in cleartext. This lack of encryption permits unauthorized individuals to intercept communications. Attackers can potentially access personal contact information and login credentials from devices within the same network segment. It is critical for users to implement security measures to safeguard their data and review the affected versions to prevent breaches.

Affected Version(s)

e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) R2.1 and prior

References

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-sup...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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