CVE-2020-6977 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to the underlying operating system. Affected devices include the following GE Ultrasound Products: Vivid products - all versions; LOGIQ - all versions not including LOGIQ 100 Pro; Voluson - all versions; Versana Essential - all versions; Invenia ABUS Scan station - all versions; Venue - all versions not including Venue 40 R1-3 and Venue 50 R4-5

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Vivid E95 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid E95	-
Ge	Vivid E90 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid E90	-
Ge	Vivid S70N Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid S70N	-
Ge	Vivid T8 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid T8	-
Ge	Vivid T9 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid T9	-
Ge	Vivid Iq Firmware	All versions
Ge	Vivid Iq	-
Ge	Logiq E10 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq E10	-
Ge	Logiq E9 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq E9	-
Ge	Logiq S8 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq S8	-
Ge	Logiq S7 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Logiq S7	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-693

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-049-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-049-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-6977?

CVE-2020-6977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resu...

How severe is CVE-2020-6977?

CVE-2020-6977 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-6977?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ge Vivid E95 Firmware, Ge Vivid E95, Ge Vivid E90 Firmware, Ge Vivid E90, Ge Vivid S70N Firmware.