CVE-2021-27493

Philips Vue PACS

Description

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not ensure or incorrectly ensures structured messages or data are well formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Philips has released the following plans to address these vulnerabilities: Philips recommends configuring the Vue PACS environment per D000763414 – Vue_PACS_12_Ports_Protocols_Services_Guide available on Incenter. Philips will release Version 15 in Q1 / 2022 for PACS that remediates this issue and recommends contacting support. Releases are subject to country specific regulations. Users with questions regarding their specific Philips Vue PACS installations and new release eligibility should contact a Philips Sales representative or submit a quote request in the eService portal at: Login - eService (philips.com) The Philips advisory is available. Please see the Philips product security website for the latest security information for Philips products.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory philips.com
Affected: Philips Vue PACS
Affected: Philips Vue MyVue
Affected: Philips Vue Speech
Affected: Philips Vue Motion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.philips.com/productsecurity vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27493?
CVE-2021-27493 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-27493?
To fix CVE-2021-27493: Philips has released the following plans to address these vulnerabilities: Philips recommends configuring the Vue PACS environment per D000763414 – Vue_PACS_12_Ports_Protocols_Services_Guide available on Incenter. Philips will release Version 15 in Q1 / 2022 for PACS that remediates this issue and recommends contacting support. Releases are subject to country specific regulations. Users with questions regarding their specific Philips Vue PACS installations and new release eligibility should contact a Philips Sales representative or submit a quote request in the eService portal at: Login - eService (philips.com) The Philips advisory is available. Please see the Philips product security website for the latest security information for Philips products.
Is CVE-2021-27493 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-27493 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-2021-27493?
CVE-2021-27493 affects Philips Vue PACS, Philips Vue MyVue, Philips Vue Speech, Philips Vue Motion.
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