CVE-2020-16214: Philips Patient Monitoring Devices Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, the software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software.

Other sources

Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-MX850, and MP2-MP90 Versions N and prior, IntelliVue X3 and X2 Versions N and prior. The software saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Philips Patient Information Center iX=b.02
Philips Patient Information Center iX=c.02
Philips Patient Information Center iX=c.03

Remediation

Information

Philips released the following versions to remediate reported vulnerabilities: * Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Version C.03

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16214.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16214?

The severity of CVE-2020-16214 is medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16214?

Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions B.02, C.02, C.03, PerformanceBridge Focal Point Version A.01, IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-MX850, and MP2-MP90 Versions N and prior, IntelliVue X3 and X2 Versions N and prior.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-16214?

Apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Philips.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16214?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-16214 at the following reference: [https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01]

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