RISK EVALUATION. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to modify device configuration and firmware data.
Tampering with this data could lead to device compromise, resulting in impact and/or delay in patient care.
The impacted product uses a default cryptographic key for potentially critical functionality.
An attacker could modify device configurations and firmware data, resulting in impact and/or delay in patient care.
CVE-2024-1275 has been assigned to this vulnerability.
A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is.
A base score of 9.1 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is.
MITIGATIONS. Baxter has released a software update for all impacted devices and software to address this vulnerability.
Baxter recommends users upgrade to the latest versions of their products.
Information on how to update products to their new versions can be found on the Baxter disclosure page or the Hillrom disclosure page.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.
Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.
This Cyber News was published on www.cisa.gov. Publication date: Thu, 30 May 2024 15:13:06 +0000