CVE-2020-12041: Critical severity baxter sigma spectrum infusion system vulnerability

Published Jun 29, 2020
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Updated

The Baxter Spectrum WBM (v17, v20D29, v20D30, v20D31, and v22D24) telnet Command-Line Interface, grants access to sensitive data stored on the WBM that permits temporary configuration changes to network settings of the WBM, and allows the WBM to be rebooted. Temporary configuration changes to network settings are removed upon reboot.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware=8.0
Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System
Baxter wireless battery module=17
Baxter wireless battery module=20d29
Baxter wireless battery module=20d30
Baxter wireless battery module=20d31
Baxter wireless battery module=22d24

Event History

Jun 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12041?

CVE-2020-12041 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and system configuration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12041?

To mitigate CVE-2020-12041, ensure that telnet access is disabled and consider implementing secure alternatives like SSH.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-12041?

CVE-2020-12041 affects Baxter Spectrum WBM versions 17, 20D29, 20D30, 20D31, and 22D24.

4

What information can be accessed through CVE-2020-12041?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-12041 allows access to sensitive data and permission to change network settings temporarily on the WBM.

5

Is CVE-2020-12041 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-12041 can be exploited remotely through the telnet Command-Line Interface.

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