CVE-2018-8853

Description

Philips Brilliance CT devices operate user functions from within a contained kiosk in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows boots by default with elevated Windows privileges, enabling a kiosk application, user, or an attacker to potentially attain unauthorized elevated privileges in Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior. Also, attackers may gain access to unauthorized resources from the underlying Windows operating system.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory philips.com
Affected: Philips Brilliance CT Scanners
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8853?
CVE-2018-8853 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8853?
To fix CVE-2018-8853, 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-2018-8853 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8853 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-2018-8853?
CVE-2018-8853 affects Philips Brilliance CT Scanners.
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