CVE-2017-14002: Critical severity ge infinia hawkeye 4 firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

GE Infinia/Infinia with Hawkeye 4 medical imaging systems all current versions are affected these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GE Infinia Hawkeye 4 Firmware
GE Infinia Hawkeye 4

Event History

Mar 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14002?

CVE-2017-14002 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14002?

To fix CVE-2017-14002, change the default or hard-coded credentials to strong, unique passwords.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14002?

CVE-2017-14002 affects all versions of GE Infinia and Infinia with Hawkeye 4 medical imaging systems.

4

What can an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2017-14002?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-14002 can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the affected devices.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2017-14002?

Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-14002 include implementing strong access controls and regularly updating credentials.

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