CVE-2020-12032 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, and ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2 systems have a vulnerability that could expose sensitive data due to missing encryption.

Understanding CVE-2020-12032

This CVE involves the Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200 systems storing sensitive data without encryption, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2020-12032?

The vulnerability in Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200 allows attackers with network access to view or alter sensitive data, including Protected Health Information (PHI).

The Impact of CVE-2020-12032

The unencrypted storage of data in these systems poses a risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches, compromising patient confidentiality and system integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12032

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability, categorized as CWE-311 (MISSING ENCRYPTION OF SENSITIVE DATA), stems from the systems storing sensitive information in an unencrypted database.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected products: Baxter ExactaMix EM 2400 & EM 1200
Vulnerable versions: ExactaMix EM2400 Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.13, 1.14, ExactaMix EM1200 Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by gaining network access to the systems and retrieving or modifying the unencrypted sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement encryption mechanisms for sensitive data storage.
Restrict network access to the affected systems.
Monitor and log access to sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Train staff on data security best practices.
Stay informed about security updates and patches.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the vendor to encrypt sensitive data.
Keep systems up to date with the latest security enhancements.