CVE-2020-12037: High severity prisma vulnerability

Published Jun 29, 2020
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Updated

Baxter PrismaFlex all versions, PrisMax all versions prior to 3.x, The affected devices do not implement data-in-transit encryption (e.g., TLS/SSL) when configured to send treatment data to a PDMS (Patient Data Management System) or an EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system. An attacker could observe sensitive data sent from the device.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Baxter Prismaflex Firmware
Baxter PrismaFlex
Baxter Prismax Firmware<3.0
Baxter PrisMax

Event History

Jun 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12037?

CVE-2020-12037 is considered to have a high severity due to the lack of data-in-transit encryption, making it vulnerable to interception during transmission.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12037?

To fix CVE-2020-12037, ensure that data transmissions to PDMS and EMR are secured using TLS/SSL protocols.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-12037?

CVE-2020-12037 affects all versions of Baxter PrismaFlex and PrisMax prior to version 3.0.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2020-12037?

The main risk associated with CVE-2020-12037 is the potential interception of sensitive treatment data by unauthorized parties.

5

Can CVE-2020-12037 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-12037 can be exploited remotely due to the lack of encryption in data transmissions.

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