CVE-2021-27456 Philips Gemini PET/CT Storage of Sensitive Data in a Mechanism Without Access Control
Attackers can access sensitive patient data stored on removable media without authentication due to lack of access controls in Philips PET/CT software.
- 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-2021-27456?
CVE-2021-27456 is a low-severity vulnerability in Philips GEMINI LXL, published on 23 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Philips Gemini PET/CT family software stores sensitive information in a removable media device that does not have built-in access control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27456?
It affects 11 products.
Products include Phillips Gemini 882160 Firmware, Phillips Gemini 882300 Firmware, Phillips Gemini 882390 Firmware, Phillips Gemini 882400 Firmware, Phillips Gemini 882410 Firmware, Phillips Gemini 882412 Firmware and 5 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-27456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27456 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7hh-jqhx-m5xr.