Vulnerability Description
Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. When authenticating a user or otherwise establishing a new user session, the software gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions without invalidating any existing session identifier.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-2018-8852?
CVE-2018-8852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. When authenticating a user or otherwise establishing a new user session, the software gives an attacker the opportunity to steal auth...
How severe is CVE-2018-8852?
CVE-2018-8852 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8852?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Philips E-Alert Firmware.