CVE-2018-4846

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RAPIDLab 1200 systems / RAPIDPoint 400 systems / RAPIDPoint 500 systems (All versions_without_ use of Siemens Healthineers Informatics products), RAPIDLab 1200 Series (All versions < V3.3 _with_ Siemens Healthineers Informatics products), RAPIDPoint 500 systems (All versions >= V3.0 _with_ Siemens Healthineers Informatics products), RAPIDPoint 500 systems (V2.4.X_with_ Siemens Healthineers Informatics products), RAPIDPoint 500 systems (All versions =< V2.3 _with_ Siemens Healthineers Informatics products), RAPIDPoint 400 systems (All versions _with_ Siemens Healthineers Informatics products). A factory account with hardcoded password might allow attackers access to the device over port 5900/tcp. Successful exploitation requires no user interaction or privileges and impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. At the time of advisory publication, no public exploitation of this security vulnerability is known. Siemens Healthineers confirms the security vulnerability and provides mitigations to resolve the security issue.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens AG RAPIDLab 1200 systems RAPIDPoint 400 systems RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDLab 1200 Series RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDPoint 400 systems
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References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-755010.pdf third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4846?
CVE-2018-4846 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4846?
To fix CVE-2018-4846, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-4846 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-4846 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4846?
CVE-2018-4846 affects Siemens AG RAPIDLab 1200 systems RAPIDPoint 400 systems RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDLab 1200 Series RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDPoint 500 systems RAPIDPoint 400 systems.
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