Vulnerability Description
Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not validate input properly, allowing an attacker to craft the input in a form that is not expected by the rest of the application. This would lead to parts of the unit receiving unintended input, which may result in altered control flow, arbitrary control of a resource, or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Philips | E-Alert Firmware | <= r2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8850?
CVE-2018-8850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not validate input properly, allowing an attacker to craft the input in a form that is not expected by the rest of ...
How severe is CVE-2018-8850?
CVE-2018-8850 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8850?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Philips E-Alert Firmware.