CVE-2023-29066

Incorrect User Management

Description

The FACSChorus software does not properly assign data access privileges for operating system user accounts. A non-administrative OS account can modify information stored in the local application data folders.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Vulnerabilities associated with the BD FACSChorus software and workstations will be addressed in an upcoming release. This bulletin will be updated when more information is available. Please check periodically for updates. Additionally, BD recommends the following mitigations and compensating controls to reduce risk associated with these vulnerabilities. The following recommendations apply to all vulnerabilities listed in this bulletin: * Ensure physical access controls are in place and only authorized end-users have access to the BD FACSChorus Software and respective workstation. * If the BD FACSChorus workstation is connected to the local network, ensure industry standard network security policies and procedures are followed. * Administrative access to the FACSChorus software and workstation should be strictly controlled by the customer in collaboration with their local IT security policy.

Categories

3.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory bd.com
Affected: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) FACSChorus
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-facschorus-software vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29066?
CVE-2023-29066 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29066?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-29066: Vulnerabilities associated with the BD FACSChorus software and workstations will be addressed in an upcoming release. This bulletin will be updated when more information is available. Please check periodically for updates. Additionally, BD recommends the following mitigations and compensating controls to reduce risk associated with these vulnerabilities. The following recommendations apply to all vulnerabilities listed in this bulletin: * Ensure physical access controls are in place and only authorized end-users have access to the BD FACSChorus Software and respective workstation. * If the BD FACSChorus workstation is connected to the local network, ensure industry standard network security policies and procedures are followed. * Administrative access to the FACSChorus software and workstation should be strictly controlled by the customer in collaboration with their local IT security policy.
Is CVE-2023-29066 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29066 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-2023-29066?
CVE-2023-29066 affects Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) FACSChorus.
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