Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8842
Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. The Philips e-Alert communication channel is not encrypted which could therefore lead to disclosure of personal contact information and application login credentials from within the same subnet.
Products affected by CVE-2018-8842
- cpe:2.3:o:philips:e-alert_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8842
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 51 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8842
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.3
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LOW | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
6.5
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-8842
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The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.Assigned by:
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-8842
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https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security
Product Security | PhilipsVendor Advisory
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01
Philips e-Alert Unit | CISAMitigation;Third Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194
Multiple Philips e-Alert ICSA-18-242-01 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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