CVE-2020-12040 Information disclosure in Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker with network access can intercept unencrypted medical device data or perform man-in-the-middle attacks due to lack of authentication and encryption.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-12040?

CVE-2020-12040 is a critical vulnerability in Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps, published on 29 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sigma Spectrum Infusion System v's6.x (model 35700BAX) and Baxter Spectrum Infusion System Version(s) 8.x (model 35700BAX2) at the application layer uses an unauthenticated clear-text communication channel to send and receive system status and operational data. This could allow an attacker that has circumvented network security measures to view sensitive non-private data or to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion System Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-12040 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12040 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mr8w-rm42-6ph4.

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