CVE-2018-5438: Medium severity Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular vulnerability
Philips ISCV application prior to version 2.3.0 has an insufficient session expiration vulnerability where an attacker could reuse the session of a previously logged in user. This vulnerability exists when using ISCV together with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, where ISCV is in KIOSK mode for multiple users and using Windows authentication. This may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to patient health information and potentially modify this information.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Philips ISCV applicationto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.3.0 - Compensating control
If ISCV is used in KIOSK mode with multiple users and Windows authentication, mitigate session reuse risk by ensuring sessions cannot be reused across users (e.g., enforce proper session expiration behavior at the ISCV/EMR integration until upgraded).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5438?
CVE-2018-5438 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for session reuse.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5438?
To mitigate CVE-2018-5438, upgrade to Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular version 2.3.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-5438?
CVE-2018-5438 affects Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular applications prior to version 2.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5438?
CVE-2018-5438 is identified as an insufficient session expiration vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-5438 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2018-5438 can potentially allow attackers to reuse active sessions of authorized users.