CVE-2016-8375
First published: Mon Feb 13 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris 8015 Point of Care (PC) unit, Version 9.5 and prior versions, and Version 9.7, and 8000 PC unit. An unauthorized user with physical access to an affected Alaris PC unit may be able to obtain unencrypted wireless network authentication credentials and other sensitive technical data by disassembling the PC unit and accessing the device's flash memory. The Alaris 8015 PC unit, Version 9.7, and the 8000 PC unit store wireless network authentication credentials and other sensitive technical data on internal flash memory. Accessing the internal flash memory of the affected device would require special tools to extract data and carrying out this attack at a healthcare facility would increase the likelihood of detection.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bd Alaris 8015 PC Unit | <=9.5 | |
| Bd Alaris 8015 PC Unit | =9.7 | |
| BD Alaris 8015 PCU | <=9.5 | |
| BD Alaris 8015 PCU | =9.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8375?
CVE-2016-8375 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8375?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8375, ensure that untrusted physical access to affected Alaris PC units is effectively restricted.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-8375?
CVE-2016-8375 affects the Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris 8015 and 8000 Point of Care units with certain software versions.
Can CVE-2016-8375 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-8375 requires physical access to the device for exploitation.
What data could be compromised by CVE-2016-8375?
CVE-2016-8375 could allow an unauthorized user to access unencrypted wireless network authentication credentials.
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