CVE-2018-8850

Name: CVE-2018-8850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-26T19:29:02.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not validate input properly, allowing an attacker to craft the input in a form that is not expected by the rest of the application. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Philips e-Alert Unit (non-medical device), Version R2.1 and prior. The software does not validate input properly, allowing an attacker to craft the input in a form that is not expected by the rest of the application. This would lead to parts of the unit receiving unintended input, which may result in altered control flow, arbitrary control of a resource, or arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.83%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	E-Alert Firmware	<= r2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-242-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8850?

How severe is CVE-2018-8850?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8850?

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