CWE
613
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5438

First published: Tue Mar 20 2018(Updated: )

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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular<=2.3.0

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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.

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