CVE-2021-27497: Philips Vue PACS Protection Mechanism Failure

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Philips MyVue<12.2.1.5
Philips Speech<12.2.8.0
Philips Vue Motion<12.2.1.5
Philips Vue PACS<12.2.8.0

Remediation

Information

Philips has released the following plans to address these vulnerabilities: Philips recommends configuring the Vue PACS environment per D000763414 – Vue_PACS_12_Ports_Protocols_Services_Guide available on Incenter. Philips released Version 12.2.1.5 in June of 2020 for MyVue to remediate this issue and recommends contacting support. Philips released Version 12.2.8.0 in May of 2021 for Speech to remediate this issue and recommends contacting support. Philips will release Version 15 in Q1 / 2022 for PACS to remediate this issue and recommends contacting support. Releases are subject to country specific regulations. Users with questions regarding their specific Philips Vue PACS installations and new release eligibility should contact a Philips Sales representative or submit a quote request in the eService portal at: Login - eService (philips.com) The Philips advisory is available. Please see the Philips product security website for the latest security information for Philips products.

Event History

Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27497?

CVE-2021-27497 is a vulnerability in Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior that does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism against directed attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27497?

The severity of CVE-2021-27497 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27497?

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior are affected by CVE-2021-27497.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-27497?

To fix CVE-2021-27497, it is recommended to update Philips Vue PACS to a version later than 12.2.x.x.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-27497?

More information about CVE-2021-27497 can be found at the Philips product security page (http://www.philips.com/productsecurity) and the CISA advisory (https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01).

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