CVE-2020-16238
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CVE-2020-16238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the configuration import mechanism of the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with command line access to the underlying Linux system to escalate privileges to the root user.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the configuration import mechanism of the B. Braun Melsungen AG SpaceCom Version L81/U61 and earlier, and the Data module compactplus Versions A10 and A11 allows attackers with command line access to the underlying Linux system to escalate privileges to the root user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bbraun | Datamodule Compactplus | a10 |
| Bbraun | Datamodule Compactplus | a11 |
| Bbraun | Spacecom | <= l81 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-20-296-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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