CVE-2018-7498: philips alice_6_firmware Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 28-03-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-7498 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in philips alice_6_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.64%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Philips Alice 6 System version R8.0.2 or prior, the lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.64% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.64%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Philips2 products
- alice_6_firmware≤ r8.0.2
- philips alice 6 systemVersion R8.0.2 or prior.
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-086-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource