CVE-2020-12023 : Security Advisory and Response

Philips IntelliBridge Enterprise (IBE) Versions B.12 and prior are affected by a vulnerability where unencrypted user credentials are logged in transaction logs, potentially exposing plain text credentials to attackers with administrative privileges.

Understanding CVE-2020-12023

This CVE involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files in Philips IntelliBridge Enterprise (IBE) systems.

What is CVE-2020-12023?

The vulnerability in Philips IntelliBridge Enterprise (IBE) allows unencrypted user credentials to be logged in transaction logs, accessible to attackers with administrative privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12023

The vulnerability could enable attackers to read plain text credentials from log files, compromising user security and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12023

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in Philips IntelliBridge Enterprise (IBE) Versions B.12 and prior.

Vulnerability Description

Unencrypted user credentials are logged in transaction logs within the system.
Credentials are sent from affected products for authentication with Enterprise Systems.
Attackers with administrative privileges can exploit this to access plain text credentials.

Affected Systems and Versions

Philips IntelliBridge Enterprise (IBE) Versions B.12 and prior.
Integration with SureSigns (VS4), EarlyVue (VS30), and IntelliVue Guardian (IGS).

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker gains administrative privileges to access transaction logs.
Logs contain unencrypted user credentials for handshake or authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-12023.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict access to transaction logs.
Implement encryption for user credentials.
Regularly review and rotate credentials.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Train staff on secure credential handling practices.
Implement multi-factor authentication.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Philips to address the vulnerability.