CVE-2020-16224: Philips Patient Monitoring Devices Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
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 parses a formatted message or structure but does not handle or incorrectly handles a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the associated data, causing the application on the surveillance station to restart.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Philips Patient Information Center Ix | =c.02 | |
| Philips Patient Information Center Ix | =c.03 |
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-16224.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Philips Patient Information Center iX 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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16224?
The severity of CVE-2020-16224 is medium, with a severity score of 6.5.
How does this vulnerability impact the software?
This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected software.
Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2020-16224?
Yes, there is a patch available to fix CVE-2020-16224. It is recommended to apply the patch as soon as possible.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/mitre-cve
- collector/nvd-api
- vendor/philips
- canonical/philips patient information center ix
- version/philips patient information center ix/c.02
- version/philips patient information center ix/c.03