Resource Consumption Vulnerability in Philips e-Alert Unit
CVE-2018-8854

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-8854?

The Philips e-Alert Unit software, specifically in Version R2.1 and earlier, has a significant vulnerability that fails to appropriately limit the size and volume of resources requested by users. This oversight can allow malicious actors to exploit the system, leading to excessive resource consumption, which can degrade performance and stability. Users are advised to review the security measures and updates provided by Philips.

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:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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