CVE-2022-38453: Contec Health CMS8000
First published: Tue Sep 13 2022(Updated: )
Multiple binary application files on the CMS8000 device are compiled with 'not stripped' and 'debug_info' compilation settings. These compiler settings greatly decrease the level of effort for a threat actor to reverse engineer sensitive code and identify additional vulnerabilities.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CMS8000 firmware | ||
| contechealth CMS8000 firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38453?
CVE-2022-38453 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive code.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38453?
To mitigate CVE-2022-38453, you should update the CMS8000 device firmware to a version that has been compiled without 'not stripped' and 'debug_info' settings.
What are the implications of CVE-2022-38453?
CVE-2022-38453 allows threat actors to reverse engineer sensitive application code, potentially leading to further exploits.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-38453?
CVE-2022-38453 affects multiple binary application files on the CMS8000 device.
How can I determine if my CMS8000 firmware is vulnerable to CVE-2022-38453?
You can determine if your CMS8000 firmware is vulnerable by checking the compilation settings of the binary application files for 'not stripped' and 'debug_info' options.
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