CVE-2023-40159: Philips Vue PACS Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Published Jul 18, 2024
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Updated

A validated user not explicitly authorized to have access to certain sensitive information could access Philips Vue PACS on the same network to expose that information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Philips Vue PACS<12.2.8.410

Remediation

Information

Philips recommends upgrading to the latest Vue PACS version 12.2.8.400* released in August 2023. For managed services customers, new releases will be made available upon resource availability. Releases are subject to country specific regulations. Users with questions regarding their specific Philips Vue PACS installations and new release eligibility should contact their local Philips Sales representative or submit a request in the Philips Informatics Support portal https://usdhs-my.sharepoint.com/personal/grayson_gaylor_associates_cisa_dhs_gov1/_layouts/15/www.informatics.support.philips.com/csm . Refer to the Philips advisory http://www.philips.com/productsecurity  for more details.

Event History

Jul 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Apr 9, 2025
Rejected
via MITRE·08:26 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40159?

CVE-2023-40159 has been rated with a medium severity, indicating potential risks to sensitive information.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40159?

CVE-2023-40159 affects users of Philips Vue PACS versions prior to 12.2.8.410 who are not explicitly authorized for certain sensitive information access.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-40159?

To mitigate CVE-2023-40159, it is recommended to upgrade to Philips Vue PACS version 12.2.8.410 or later.

4

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2023-40159?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-40159 may gain unauthorized access to sensitive information within Philips Vue PACS on the same network.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-40159?

Yes, Philips has released a patch for CVE-2023-40159 to address the vulnerabilities in the affected versions.

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