CVE-2020-16216: Philips Patient Monitoring Devices Improper Input Validation

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

In IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-550, MX600, MX700, MX750, MX800, MX850, MP2-MP90, and IntelliVue X2 and X3 Versions N and prior, the product receives input or data but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly, which can induce a denial-of-service condition through a system restart.

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 product receives input or data but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly, which can induce a denial-of-service condition through a system restart.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Philips Patient Information Center iX=b.02
Philips Patient Information Center iX=c.02
Philips Patient Information Center iX=c.03
Philips PerformanceBridge Focal Point=a.01
Philips Intellivue Mp2-mp90 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mp2-mp90=n
Philips Intellivue Mx100 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx100
Philips Intellivue Mx400 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx400
Philips Intellivue Mx850 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx850
Philips Intellivue X2 Firmware
Philips IntelliVue X2=n
Philips Intellivue X3 Firmware
Philips IntelliVue X3=n
Philips Intellivue Mx800 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx800
Philips Intellivue Mx750 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx750
Philips Intellivue Mx700 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx700
Philips Intellivue Mx600 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx600
Philips Intellivue Mx550 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx550
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mp2-mp90 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mp2-mp90=n
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx100 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx100
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx400 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx400
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx850 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx850
All of the following
Philips Intellivue X2 Firmware
Philips IntelliVue X2=n
All of the following
Philips Intellivue X3 Firmware
Philips IntelliVue X3=n
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx800 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx800
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx750 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx750
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx700 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx700
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx600 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx600
All of the following
Philips Intellivue Mx550 Firmware
Philips Intellivue Mx550

Remediation

Information

Philips released the following versions to remediate reported vulnerabilities: * IntelliVue Patient Monitors Versions N.00 and N.01 * IntelliVue Patient Monitors Version M.04: Contact a Philips service support team https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions for an upgrade path * Certificate revocation implementation of the IntelliVue Patient Monitors will be completed in Q3 of 2024.

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16216?

The severity of CVE-2020-16216 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16216?

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 are affected by CVE-2020-16216.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-16216?

CVE-2020-16216 is a vulnerability in the Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) software, PerformanceBridge Focal Point software, and IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-MX850, and MP2-MP90, as well as IntelliVue X3 and X2, that allows the product to receive input or data without proper validation or incorporation.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-16216?

To fix CVE-2020-16216, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by Philips, the vendor of the affected software and devices.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16216?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-16216 on the US-CERT website at https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01.

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