CVE-2017-12726
7.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2017-12726 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smiths-medical medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A Use of Hard-coded Password issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. Telnet on the pump uses hardcoded credentials, which can be used if the pump is configured to allow external communications. Smiths Medical assesses that it is not possible to upload files via Telnet and the impact of this vulnerability is limited to the communications module.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smiths-medical. Update medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12726?
CVE-2017-12726 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smiths-medical medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump. It was published on February 15, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2017-12726?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3, 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-2017-12726?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smiths-medical. Update medfusion_4000_wireless_syringe_infusion_pump 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.
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