CVE-2017-14006: Critical severity GE Xeleris vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

GE Xeleris versions 1.0,1.1,2.1,3.0,3.1, 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

5 affected components
GE Xeleris=1.0
GE Xeleris=1.1
GE Xeleris=2.1
GE Xeleris=3.0
GE Xeleris=3.1

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-2017-14006?

CVE-2017-14006 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to medical imaging systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14006?

To fix CVE-2017-14006, change default or hard-coded credentials on the affected GE Xeleris devices.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14006?

CVE-2017-14006 affects GE Xeleris versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.1, 3.0, and 3.1 medical imaging systems.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2017-14006?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-14006 to bypass authentication and gain remote access to the affected devices.

5

Are there any patches available for CVE-2017-14006?

There are no specific patches mentioned for CVE-2017-14006, so it is essential to implement configuration changes to mitigate the risk.

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