CVE-2021-27408
7.5 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2021-27408 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hillrom connex_central_station. It was published on June 11, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The affected product is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which can cause information leakage leading to arbitrary code execution if chained to the out-of-bounds write vulnerability on the Welch Allyn medical device management tools (Welch Allyn Service Tool: versions prior to v1.10, Welch Allyn Connex Device Integration Suite – Network Connectivity Engine (NCE): versions prior to v5.3, Welch Allyn Software Development Kit (SDK): versions prior to v3.2, Welch Allyn Connex Central Station (CS): versions prior to v1.8.6, Welch Allyn Service Monitor: versions prior to v1.7.0.0, Welch Allyn Connex Vital Signs Monitor (CVSM): versions prior to v2.43.02, Welch Allyn Connex Integrated Wall System (CIWS): versions prior to v2.43.02, Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor (CSM): versions prior to v1.52, Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs 4400 Device (Spot 4400) / Welch Allyn Spot 4400 Vital Signs Extended Care Device: versions prior to v1.11.00).
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hillrom. Update connex_central_station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hillrom | connex_central_station | >= 0, < 1.8.6 | Affected |
| hillrom | connex_device_integration_suite_network_connectivity_engine | >= 0, < 5.3 | Affected |
| hillrom | connex_integrated_wall_system | >= 0, < 2.43.02 | Affected |
| hillrom | connex_spot_monitor | >= 0, < 1.52 | Affected |
| hillrom | connex_vital_signs_monitor | >= 0, < 2.43.02 | Affected |
| hillrom | service_monitor | >= 0, < 1.7.0.0 | Affected |
| hillrom | service_tool | >= 0, < 1.10 | Affected |
| hillrom | software_development_kit | >= 0, < 3.2 | Affected |
| hillrom | spot_vital_signs_4400 | >= 0, < 1.11.00 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27408?
CVE-2021-27408 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hillrom connex_central_station. It was published on June 11, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2021-27408?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2021-27408?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hillrom. Update connex_central_station 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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