CVE-2024-48974 Life2000 Ventilator does not perform proper file integrity checks when adopting firmware updates
Attackers can push compromised firmware to the Life2000 Ventilator due to missing integrity checks, potentially disrupting device function or disclosing information.
- 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-2024-48974?
CVE-2024-48974 is a critical vulnerability in Baxter Life2000 Ventilation System, published on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The ventilator does not perform proper file integrity checks when adopting firmware updates. This makes it possible for an attacker to force unauthorized changes to the device's configuration settings and/or compromise device functionality by pushing a compromised/illegitimate firmware file. This could disrupt the function of the device and/or cause unauthorized information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-494
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48974?
How do I fix CVE-2024-48974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-48974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-48974 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfvx-872w-6rpr.