CVE-2010-5306: Critical severity ge healthcare optima ct520 firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2015
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Updated

GE Healthcare Optima CT680, CT540, CT640, and CT520 has a default password of #bigguy for the root user, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Gehealthcare Optima Ct520 Firmware
Gehealthcare Optima Ct540 Firmware
Gehealthcare Optima Ct680 Firmware

Event History

Aug 4, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5306?

CVE-2010-5306 has a critical severity due to the use of a default password for the root user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-5306?

To fix CVE-2010-5306, change the default root user password from #bigguy to a strong, unique password.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2010-5306?

CVE-2010-5306 affects the GE Healthcare Optima CT680, CT540, CT640, and CT520 devices.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-5306?

The potential impacts of CVE-2010-5306 include unauthorized access to the system and potential compromise of patient data.

5

Is CVE-2010-5306 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2010-5306 may be exploitable remotely if the device is accessible over a network without proper security measures.

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