CVE-2022-38100: Contec Health CMS8000

Published Sep 13, 2022
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Updated

The CMS800 device fails while attempting to parse malformed network data sent by a threat actor. A threat actor with network access can remotely issue a specially formatted UDP request that will cause the entire device to crash and require a physical reboot. A UDP broadcast request could be sent that causes a mass denial-of-service attack on all CME8000 devices connected to the same network.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Contechealth Cms8000 Firmware
Contechealth Cms8000

Event History

Sep 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38100?

CVE-2022-38100 is considered high severity due to the potential for a device crash and the need for physical reboot.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-38100?

To mitigate CVE-2022-38100, ensure network access is restricted and monitor for unusual UDP traffic targeting the CMS800 device.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-38100?

CVE-2022-38100 affects users of the CMS8000 firmware and the contechealth CMS8000 device.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-38100?

The potential impacts of CVE-2022-38100 include unauthorized device crashes and disruptions in service due to remote attacks.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-38100?

As of now, there is no patch available specifically addressing CVE-2022-38100, so workarounds are recommended.

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