CVE-2024-48971

Clinician Password and Serial Number Clinician Password are hard-coded in Life2000 Ventilator

Description

The Clinician Password and Serial Number Clinician Password are hard-coded into the ventilator in plaintext form. This could allow an attacker to obtain the password off the ventilator and use it to gain unauthorized access to the device, with clinician privileges.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Baxter Life2000 Ventilation System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48971?
CVE-2024-48971 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-48971?
To fix CVE-2024-48971, 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-2024-48971 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-48971 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-2024-48971?
CVE-2024-48971 affects Baxter Life2000 Ventilation System.
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