CVE-2018-8854: High severity philips e-alert firmware vulnerability
Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources requested or influenced by an actor, which can be used to consume more resources than intended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-8854.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources requested or influenced by an actor, which can be used to consume more resources than intended.'
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8854?
The severity of CVE-2018-8854 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8854?
The software version affected by CVE-2018-8854 is Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device) Version R2.1 and prior.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by an actor to consume more resources than intended.