VDB-123148 · CVE-2018-14799 · BID 105103

Philips PageWriter up to TC70 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Philips PageWriter TC10/TC20/TC30/TC50/TC70 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-14799. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. There is no available exploit. This vulnerability is historically impactful due to its background and the reception it garnered.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Philips PageWriter TC10/TC20/TC30/TC50/TC70. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, the PageWriter device does not sanitize data entered by user. This can lead to buffer overflow or format string vulnerabilities.

The bug was discovered 08/16/2018. The weakness was presented 08/22/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at usa.philips.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14799 since 08/01/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/17/2020). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105103†). See VDB-109655, VDB-114821, VDB-115070 and VDB-115071 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: Yes
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08/22/2018 +5 days 🔍
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03/17/2020 +572 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: philips.ch

Advisory: usa.philips.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-14799 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123148
SecurityFocus: 105103 - Multiple Philips Products Buffer Overflow and Hardcoded Credentials Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2018 06:44
Updated: 03/17/2020 15:33
Changes: 08/23/2018 06:44 (59), 03/17/2020 15:33 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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