CVE-2020-16224

Name: CVE-2020-16224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T14:15:11.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16224 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions C.02, C.03, the software parses a formatted message or structure but does not handle or incorrectly handles a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the associated data, causing the application on the surveillance station to restart.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Patient Information Center iX (PICiX) Versions C.02, C.03, the software parses a formatted message or structure but does not handle or incorrectly handles a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the associated data, causing the application on the surveillance station to restart.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-130

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.02
Philips	Patient Information Center Ix	c.03

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.philips.com/productsecurity
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-254-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.philips.com/productsecurity

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16224?

How severe is CVE-2020-16224?

CVE-2020-16224 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16224?

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