CVE-2018-8856

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software contains hard-coded cryptographic key, which it uses for encryption of internal data.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.64%
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-2018-8856?
CVE-2018-8856 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8856?
To fix CVE-2018-8856, 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-2018-8856 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8856 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-2018-8856?
CVE-2018-8856 affects Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device).
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