CVE-2018-14799

Name: CVE-2018-14799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-22T18:29:00.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware	All versions
Philips	Pagewriter Tc50 Firmware	All versions
Philips	Pagewriter Tc30 Firmware	All versions
Philips	Pagewriter Tc20 Firmware	All versions
Philips	Pagewriter Tc10 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105103Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-228-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105103Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-228-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14799?

How severe is CVE-2018-14799?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14799?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST