CVE-2018-5438 : Security Advisory and Response

An insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Philips ISCV application prior to version 2.3.0 could allow unauthorized access to patient health information when used with an EMR system.

Understanding CVE-2018-5438

This CVE identifies a security flaw in the Philips ISCV application that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data.

What is CVE-2018-5438?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to reuse a previously logged-in user's session when ISCV is in KIOSK mode with Windows authentication.
Exploiting this flaw may enable unauthorized access to patient health information and potential data modification.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5438

Unauthorized individuals could gain access to sensitive patient health information.
There is a risk of unauthorized modification of patient data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5438

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An insufficient session expiration vulnerability in Philips ISCV application.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions of Philips ISCV application prior to 2.3.0.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker reuses a user's session in ISCV KIOSK mode with Windows authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against and preventing exploitation of CVE-2018-5438.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Philips ISCV application to version 2.3.0 or later.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Monitor user sessions for unusual activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities.