CVE-2010-5307 in Healthcare Optima MR360
Summary
by MITRE
The HIPAA configuration interface in GE Healthcare Optima MR360 has a password of (1) operator for the root account, (2) adw2.0 for the admin account, and (3) adw2.0 for the sdc account, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether these passwords are default, hardcoded, or dependent on another system or product that requires a fixed value.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2017
The vulnerability identified in CVE-2010-5307 affects the HIPAA compliant configuration interface of GE Healthcare Optima MR360 medical imaging equipment, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of healthcare information systems. This issue manifests through hardcoded authentication credentials that persist across multiple administrative accounts within the device's interface, creating a significant attack surface for unauthorized access to sensitive medical data. The presence of such default credentials directly violates industry security best practices and poses substantial risks to patient privacy and healthcare data protection.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves hardcoded passwords for three distinct administrative accounts within the system's interface, specifically the root account with password "operator", the admin account with password "adw2.0", and the sdc account also with password "adw2.0". These credentials represent a fundamental failure in secure configuration management and demonstrate poor security engineering practices. The vulnerability falls under CWE-798, which specifically addresses the use of hardcoded credentials, and represents a classic example of insecure credential storage that violates the principle of least privilege and proper access control implementation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, as it compromises the entire security posture of medical imaging equipment that handles sensitive patient health information. Attackers who discover these hardcoded credentials can potentially gain full administrative control over the MR360 system, allowing them to manipulate imaging data, alter system configurations, and potentially disrupt critical medical services. The unspecified attack vectors indicate that this vulnerability could be exploited through various means including network-based attacks, physical access, or social engineering, making it particularly dangerous in healthcare environments where such equipment often operates in close proximity to patient data systems.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1566 which covers credential access through social engineering or default credentials. Healthcare organizations utilizing this equipment face significant compliance violations under HIPAA regulations, as the presence of hardcoded credentials directly contravenes the security requirements for protecting electronic protected health information. The uncertainty regarding whether these passwords are default, hardcoded, or system-dependent suggests a lack of proper security testing and configuration management processes within the vendor's development lifecycle.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action including the implementation of strong, unique passwords for all administrative accounts, regular security audits of system configurations, and the establishment of proper access control procedures. Organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of hardcoded credentials across their medical imaging infrastructure and implement automated tools to detect such issues. The remediation process must include proper credential management protocols, regular security updates, and adherence to industry standards such as NIST SP 800-53 for secure configuration of healthcare information systems. Additionally, healthcare facilities should establish incident response procedures specifically designed to address hardcoded credential vulnerabilities and ensure proper training for system administrators on secure configuration practices.