CVE-2018-10599 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IntelliVue Patient Monitors MP Series, IntelliVue Patient Monitors MX, and Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitors are affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve data from devices within the same subnet.

Understanding CVE-2018-10599

This CVE involves information exposure vulnerability in specific medical monitoring devices.

What is CVE-2018-10599?

The vulnerability in IntelliVue Patient Monitors and Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitors enables unauthorized access to data on devices within the attacker's subnet.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10599

The vulnerability poses a risk of sensitive data exposure and unauthorized access to patient information stored on the affected medical monitoring devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10599

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read memory from a chosen device address within the same subnet.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected IntelliVue Patient Monitors versions: MP Series (including MP2/X2/MP30/MP50/MP70/NP90/MX700/800) Rev B-M, and MX (MX400-550) Rev J-M, and (X3/MX100 for Rev M only).
Affected Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitors versions: FM20/FM30/FM40/FM50 with software Revisions F.0, G.0, and J.3.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to retrieve data from a chosen device address within the same subnet without authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement network segmentation to isolate medical devices from potentially compromised areas.
Regularly monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Apply vendor-supplied patches and updates promptly.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on medical devices.
Educate staff on cybersecurity best practices and the importance of data protection.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and updates from the vendor.
Apply patches and firmware updates as soon as they are released to mitigate the vulnerability.