CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-6966: Weak Encryption

First published: Fri Jan 24 2020(Updated: )

In ApexPro Telemetry Server Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X, the affected products utilize a weak encryption scheme for remote desktop control, which may allow an attacker to obtain remote code execution of devices on the network.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware<=4.2
Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mai700 Firmware=1.0
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mai700
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mas700 Firmware=1.0
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mas700
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100d Firmware=4.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100d Firmware=5.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100d
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100r Firmware=4.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100r Firmware=5.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100r
Gehealthcare Carescape Telemetry Server Mp100r Firmware<=4.2
Gehealthcare Carescape Telemetry Server Mp100r

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-6966?

    CVE-2020-6966 is a vulnerability in ApexPro Telemetry Server Versions 4.2 and prior, CARESCAPE Telemetry Server v4.2 & prior, Clinical Information Center (CIC) Versions 4.X and 5.X, CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) Versions 1.X that utilizes weak encryption for remote desktop control.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6966?

    CVE-2020-6966 has a severity rating of critical with a value of 10.

  • How does CVE-2020-6966 affect Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware?

    CVE-2020-6966 affects Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware version 4.2 and prior.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-6966?

    To fix CVE-2020-6966, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of the affected products that addresses the weak encryption vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6966?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-6966 on the US-CERT website and the GE Healthcare website.

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