CVE-2020-6966: Weak Encryption

Published Jan 24, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

28 affected components
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
All of the following
Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server Firmware<=4.2
Gehealthcare Apexpro Telemetry Server
All of the following
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mai700 Firmware=1.0
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mai700
All of the following
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mas700 Firmware=1.0
Gehealthcare Carescape Central Station Mas700
All of the following
Any of the following
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100d Firmware=4.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100d Firmware=5.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100d
All of the following
Any of the following
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100r Firmware=4.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100r Firmware=5.0
Gehealthcare Clinical Information Center Mp100r
All of the following
Gehealthcare Carescape Telemetry Server Mp100r Firmware<=4.2
Gehealthcare Carescape Telemetry Server Mp100r

Event History

Jan 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6966?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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