CVE-2018-14799: philips pagewriter_tc10_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.6v2.0MediumModified
Published 22-08-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-14799 is a medium (CVSS 4.6) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in philips pagewriter_tc10_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.6/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, the PageWriter device does not sanitize data entered by user. This can lead to buffer overflow or format string vulnerabilities.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsLow 3.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.50% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
- CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format StringThe product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
Affected systems
Philips6 products
- pagewriter_tc10_firmwarena
- pagewriter tc10, tc20, tc30, tc50, tc70 cardiographsAll versions prior to May 2018.
- pagewriter_tc20_firmwarena
- pagewriter_tc30_firmwarena
- pagewriter_tc50_firmwarena
1 vendor · 6 products
References
3 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-228-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry
- www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory