Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. The Philips e-Alert communication channel is not encrypted which could therefore lead to disclosure of personal contact information and application login credentials from within the same subnet.
Weakness
The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-alert_firmware | Philips | * | r2.1 (including) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/102.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/117.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/383.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/477.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/65.html
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security