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CVE-2014-5406

7.6 · HIGH

The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remo…

Published Jul 6, 2015hospiraCWE-345EPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2014-5406 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hospira lifecare_pcainfusion_firmware. It was published on July 6, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or medication data via packets on the (a) TELNET, (b) HTTP, (c) HTTPS, or (d) UPNP port. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2015-3459.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hospira. Update lifecare_pcainfusion_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
hospiralifecare_pcainfusion_firmware0Affected

References

Refwww.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmGitHubgithub.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2015/icsa-15-125-01.jsonCISAwww.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-15-125-01Refxs-sniper.com/blog/2015/06/08/hospira-plum-a-infusion-pump-vulnerabilities/Refwww.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmRefics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Refxs-sniper.com/blog/2015/06/08/hospira-plum-a-infusion-pump-vulnerabilities/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5406?

CVE-2014-5406 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hospira lifecare_pcainfusion_firmware. It was published on July 6, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5406?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5406?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hospira. Update lifecare_pcainfusion_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-5406?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-5406 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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