CVE-2018-14786: Critical severity bd alaris gs firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2018
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Updated

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pumps (models Alaris GS, Alaris GH, Alaris CC, and Alaris TIVA) versions 2.3.6 and prior are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability where the software does not perform authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity, where it may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to various Alaris Syringe pumps and impact the intended operation of the pump when it is connected to a terminal server via the serial port.

Affected Software

8 affected components
BD Alaris Gs Firmware<=2.3.6
BD Alaris GS
BD Alaris Gh Firmware<=2.3.6
BD Alaris GH
BD Alaris Cc Firmware<=2.3.6
BD Alaris CC
BD Alaris Tiva Firmware<=2.3.6
BD Alaris TIVA

Event History

Aug 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pumps?

The vulnerability ID for the Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pumps is CVE-2018-14786.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14786?

The severity of CVE-2018-14786 is 9.4 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14786?

Versions 2.3.6 and prior of the Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pump firmware are affected.

4

How does CVE-2018-14786 affect the Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pumps?

CVE-2018-14786 is an improper authentication vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to functionality that requires authentication.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14786?

Additional information about CVE-2018-14786 can be found on the following references: [reference1], [reference2], [reference3].

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