CVE-2020-16241

Philips SureSigns VS4 Improper Access Control

Description

Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • As a mitigation to these vulnerabilities, Philips recommends users change all system passwords on the SureSigns VS4 with unique passwords for each device and secure the device when not in use to prevent unauthorized access, as referenced in the Installation and Configuration Guide available on Incenter. Philips also recommends users consider replacing the SureSigns VS4 device with a newer technology. Users with questions regarding specific SureSigns VS4 patient monitor installations and upgrade options should contact Philips service support or regional service support https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions or call 1-800-722-9377. Please see the Philips advisory http://www.philips.com/productsecurity for vulnerabilities discussed in this disclosure, and visit the Philips product security website https://www.philips.com/productsecurity for the latest security information for Philips products.

Categories

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Philips SureSigns VS4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-233-01 us government resource third party advisory
https://www.philips.com/a-w/security/security-advisories/product-security-2020.html#2020_archive

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16241?
CVE-2020-16241 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16241?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2020-16241: As a mitigation to these vulnerabilities, Philips recommends users change all system passwords on the SureSigns VS4 with unique passwords for each device and secure the device when not in use to prevent unauthorized access, as referenced in the Installation and Configuration Guide available on Incenter. Philips also recommends users consider replacing the SureSigns VS4 device with a newer technology. Users with questions regarding specific SureSigns VS4 patient monitor installations and upgrade options should contact Philips service support or regional service support https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions or call 1-800-722-9377. Please see the Philips advisory http://www.philips.com/productsecurity for vulnerabilities discussed in this disclosure, and visit the Philips product security website https://www.philips.com/productsecurity for the latest security information for Philips products.
Is CVE-2020-16241 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16241 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-2020-16241?
CVE-2020-16241 affects Philips SureSigns VS4.
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