CVE-2020-16237 Philips SureSigns VS4 Improper Input Validation

Low 2.1 Published 21 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Jun 2025

Philips SureSigns VS4 devices fail to properly validate input, potentially allowing attackers to disrupt operations or cause unexpected behavior.

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

What is CVE-2020-16237?

CVE-2020-16237 is a low-severity vulnerability in Philips SureSigns VS4, published on 21 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16237?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Philips Suresigns Vs4 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16237?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16237 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-16237 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16237 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c39v-2g86-xrr6.