CVE-2018-8842

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. The Philips e-Alert communication channel is not encrypted which could therefore lead to disclosure of personal contact information and application login credentials from within the same subnet.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory philips.com
Affected: Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device)
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8842?
CVE-2018-8842 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8842?
To fix CVE-2018-8842, 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-2018-8842 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8842 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8842?
CVE-2018-8842 affects Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device).
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