CVE-2018-8848

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software, upon installation, sets incorrect permissions for an object that exposes it to an unintended actor.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory philips.com
Affected: Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194 third party advisory vdb entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01 mitigation third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8848?
CVE-2018-8848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8848?
To fix CVE-2018-8848, 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-2018-8848 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8848 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-2018-8848?
CVE-2018-8848 affects Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device).
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