CVE-2018-18564 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.4 Published 20 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers on the adjacent network can modify configuration settings of Roche medical instruments due to improper access control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-18564?

CVE-2018-18564 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Instrument before 03.06.00 (Serial number below 14000) and 04.x before 04.03.00 (Serial Number above 14000), CoaguChek Pro II before 04.03.00, and cobas h 232 before 04.00.04 (Serial number above KQ0400000 or KS0400000). Improper access control allows attackers in the adjacent network to change the instrument configuration.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18564?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Roche Accu-Chek Inform Ii Firmware, Roche Coaguchek Pro Ii Firmware, Roche Cobas H 232 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18564?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18564 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-18564 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18564 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-55x2-4vmg-3vq2.