CVE-2015-3459

Name: CVE-2015-3459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-29T23:59:00.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The communication module on the Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not require authentication for root TELNET sessions, which allows remote attackers to modify the pump configuration via unspecified commands.. EPSS estimates a 5.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The communication module on the Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not require authentication for root TELNET sessions, which allows remote attackers to modify the pump configuration via unspecified commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.16%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hospira	Lifecare Pcainfusion Firmware	<= 5.0
Hospira	Lifecare Pca3	All versions
Hospira	Lifecare Pca5	All versions

References

http://hextechsecurity.com/?p=123Broken Link
http://imgur.com/CEAnZjjNot Applicable
http://imgur.com/JHiWSqdNot Applicable
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592671049487142913Press/Media Coverage
https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592743461977219072Press/Media Coverage
http://hextechsecurity.com/?p=123Broken Link
http://imgur.com/CEAnZjjNot Applicable
http://imgur.com/JHiWSqdNot Applicable
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htmThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592671049487142913Press/Media Coverage
https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592743461977219072Press/Media Coverage

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3459?

How severe is CVE-2015-3459?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3459?

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Source: NVD / NIST