CVE-2018-8853
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CVE-2018-8853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Philips Brilliance CT devices operate user functions from within a contained kiosk in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows boots by default with elevated Windows privileges, enabling a kiosk application, user, or an attacker to potentially attain unauthorized elevated privileges in Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Philips Brilliance CT devices operate user functions from within a contained kiosk in a Microsoft Windows operating system. Windows boots by default with elevated Windows privileges, enabling a kiosk application, user, or an attacker to potentially attain unauthorized elevated privileges in Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior. Also, attackers may gain access to unauthorized resources from the underlying Windows operating system.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Philips | Brilliance Firmware 64 | <= 2.6.2 |
| Philips | Brilliance Ict Sp Firmware | <= 3.2.4 |
| Philips | Brilliance Ict Firmware | <= 4.1.6 |
| Philips | Brilliance Ct Big Bore Firmware | <= 2.3.5 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-123-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-123-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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