CVE-2021-33020: Philips Vue PACS Use of a Key Past its Expiration Date

Q: What is CVE-2021-33020?

CVE-2021-33020 refers to a vulnerability in Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior, where a cryptographic key or password is used past its expiration date, increasing the timing window for cracking attacks.

Q: How does CVE-2021-33020 affect Philips Vue PACS?

CVE-2021-33020 affects Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior by diminishing its safety significantly and increasing the risk of cracking attacks against the expired cryptographic key or password.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2021-33020?

CVE-2021-33020 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2021-33020?

To fix CVE-2021-33020, it is recommended to update Philips Vue PACS to a version beyond 12.2.x.x and replace the expired cryptographic key or password with a new one.

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33020?

More information about CVE-2021-33020 can be found on the Philips Product Security website and the CISA advisory.

Published Apr 1, 2022

Updated

Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior uses a cryptographic key or password past its expiration date, which diminishes its safety significantly by increasing the timing window for cracking attacks against that key.

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 Vue Motion 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-33020?

CVE-2021-33020 refers to a vulnerability in Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior, where a cryptographic key or password is used past its expiration date, increasing the timing window for cracking attacks.

How does CVE-2021-33020 affect Philips Vue PACS?

CVE-2021-33020 affects Philips Vue PACS versions 12.2.x.x and prior by diminishing its safety significantly and increasing the risk of cracking attacks against the expired cryptographic key or password.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33020?