CVE-2017-13993
7.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2017-13993 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting i-sens smartlog_diabetes_management_software. It was published on October 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
An Uncontrolled Search Path or Element issue was discovered in i-SENS SmartLog Diabetes Management Software, Version 2.4.0 and prior versions. An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified which could be exploited by placing a specially crafted DLL file in the search path. If the malicious DLL is loaded prior to the valid DLL, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system. This vulnerability does not affect the connected blood glucose monitor and would not impact delivery of therapy to the patient.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from i-sens. Update smartlog_diabetes_management_software 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| i-sens | smartlog_diabetes_management_software | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13993?
CVE-2017-13993 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting i-sens smartlog_diabetes_management_software. It was published on October 5, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2017-13993?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-13993?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from i-sens. Update smartlog_diabetes_management_software 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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