CVE-2024-50588: Unprotected Exposed Firebird Database with default credentials

Published Nov 8, 2024
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Updated

An unauthenticated attacker with access to the local network of the medical office can use known default credentials to gain remote DBA access to the Elefant Firebird database. The data in the database includes patient data and login credentials among other sensitive data. In addition, this enables an attacker to create and overwrite arbitrary files on the server filesystem with the rights of the Firebird database ("NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM").

Affected Software

1 affected component
Firebird Firebird Database

Remediation

Information

The vendor fixed the issue in version 24.03.03 (or higher) which can be downloaded from hasomed.de/produkte/elefant/ https://hasomed.de/produkte/elefant/ or via the Elefant Software Updater.

Event History

Nov 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50588?

CVE-2024-50588 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive patient data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50588?

To fix CVE-2024-50588, change default credentials and implement network segmentation to restrict access to the database.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-50588?

CVE-2024-50588 affects installations of the Firebird Database used within medical office environments.

4

What type of data is at risk in CVE-2024-50588?

CVE-2024-50588 exposes sensitive data including patient information and login credentials stored in the Elefant Firebird database.

5

Can CVE-2024-50588 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-50588 cannot be exploited remotely; an attacker needs local network access to the medical office.

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