VDB-160146 · CVE-2020-16239 · EUVD-2020-8205

Philips SureSigns VS4 up to A.07.107 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Philips SureSigns VS4 up to A.07.107. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-16239. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Philips SureSigns VS4 up to A.07.107. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves the claim is correct.

The weakness was released 08/21/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at us-cert.cisa.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-16239 since 07/31/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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 EUVD (EUVD-2020-8205). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-160145 and VDB-160147. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Medical Device Software

Vendor

Philips

Name

SureSigns VS4

Version

A.07.107

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.philips.ch/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 4.9
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CNA Base Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2020 🔍
08/21/2020 +21 days 🔍
08/22/2020 +1 days 🔍
06/05/2025 +1747 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: philips.ch

Advisory: us-cert.cisa.gov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-16239 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16239
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-160146
EUVD: 🔍
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2020 09:05
Updated: 06/05/2025 01:54
Changes: 08/22/2020 09:05 (37), 08/22/2020 09:10 (17), 06/05/2025 00:39 (27), 06/05/2025 01:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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