CVE-2020-12045: 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) when used in conjunction with a Baxter Spectrum v8.x (model 35700BAX2), operates a Telnet service on Port 1023 with hard-coded credentials.

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-2020-12045?

CVE-2020-12045 has a high severity due to the exposure of hard-coded credentials and accessibility via Telnet.

2

How does CVE-2020-12045 affect devices?

CVE-2020-12045 affects the Baxter Spectrum WBM and Spectrum v8.x infusion system, allowing unauthorized access.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-12045?

To mitigate CVE-2020-12045, disable the Telnet service on affected devices and implement stronger access controls.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12045?

CVE-2020-12045 affects Baxter Spectrum WBM versions 17, 20D29, 20D30, 20D31, and 22D24 when used with Baxter Spectrum v8.x.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-12045?

There is currently no reported patch for CVE-2020-12045, so users should focus on disabling the vulnerable service.

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