CVE-2020-16198: Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform Protection Mechanism Failure

Published Sep 18, 2020
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Updated

Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, Versions 12.2.1 and prior. When an attacker claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.

Other sources

When an attacker claims to have a given identity,

Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform, Versions 12.2.1 and prior, does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform<=12.2.1

Remediation

Information

Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform Version 12.2.5 was released in May 2020 to remediate CVE-2020-16198. Users with questions regarding their specific Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform installations and new release eligibility should contact Philips service support, or regional service support https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions , or call 1-877-328-2808, option 4. The Philips advisory and the latest security information for Philips products are available at the Philips product security website https://www.philips.com/productsecurity .

Event History

Sep 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-16198.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Philips Clinical Collaboration Platform versions 12.2.1 and prior.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16198?

The severity of CVE-2020-16198 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.3.

4

How does the vulnerability affect the software?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to claim a given identity without sufficient proof, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

At the moment, there is no information available regarding a fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to follow the recommendations provided by the software vendor.

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