CVE-2018-7498: Critical severity Philips Alice 6 Firmware vulnerability
Published Mar 28, 2018
·Updated
In Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 or prior, the lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Philips Alice 6 Firmware<=r8.0.2
Philips Alice 6
All of the following
Philips Alice 6 Firmware<=r8.0.2
Philips Alice 6
Event History
Mar 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7498?
CVE-2018-7498 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the lack of proper data encryption in the affected system.
2
Which versions of Philips Alice 6 System are affected by CVE-2018-7498?
Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 and prior are affected by CVE-2018-7498.
3
How do I fix CVE-2018-7498?
To fix CVE-2018-7498, you should upgrade to a version of Philips Alice 6 System that implements proper data encryption.
4
What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-7498?
The risks associated with CVE-2018-7498 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive data and compromise of data integrity.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7498?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2018-7498 other than upgrading the affected system.