CVE-2021-33018: Philips Vue PACS Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.

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 will release Version 15 in Q1 / 2022 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33018?

The severity of CVE-2021-33018 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

2

Which software versions of Philips Vue PACS are affected by CVE-2021-33018?

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior are affected by CVE-2021-33018.

3

What is the risk of using a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Philips Vue PACS?

Using a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Philips Vue PACS is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-33018?

To fix CVE-2021-33018, it is recommended to update Philips Vue PACS to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33018?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-33018 on the Philips product security page and the US-CERT ICS advisory page.

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