Vulnerability Description
Philips Brilliance CT devices operate user functions from within a contained kiosk in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows boots by default with elevated Windows privileges, enabling a kiosk application, user, or an attacker to potentially attain unauthorized elevated privileges in Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior. Also, attackers may gain access to unauthorized resources from the underlying Windows operating system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Philips | Brilliance Firmware 64 | <= 2.6.2 |
| Philips | Brilliance 64 | - |
| Philips | Brilliance Ict Sp Firmware | <= 3.2.4 |
| Philips | Brilliance Ict Sp | - |
| Philips | Brilliance Ict Firmware | <= 4.1.6 |
| Philips | Brilliance Ict | - |
| Philips | Brilliance Ct Big Bore Firmware | <= 2.3.5 |
| Philips | Brilliance Ct Big Bore | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104088Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-123-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104088Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-123-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8853?
CVE-2018-8853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Philips Brilliance CT devices operate user functions from within a contained kiosk in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows boots by default with elevated Windows privileges, enabling a kiosk ...
How severe is CVE-2018-8853?
CVE-2018-8853 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-2018-8853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Philips Brilliance Firmware 64, Philips Brilliance 64, Philips Brilliance Ict Sp Firmware, Philips Brilliance Ict Sp, Philips Brilliance Ict Firmware.