CVE-2018-8856

Published: Sep 26, 2018Modified: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software contains hard-coded cryptographic key, which it uses for encryption of internal data.

Affected (1)

Products: Philips: E Alert Firmware

Philips

1 product

E Alert Firmware

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Philips E Alert Firmware	Up to r2.1

Related CWEs

CWE-798

Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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