CVE-2023-29061 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

FACSChorus Workstation Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2023-29061

This CVE discloses a vulnerability in the BD FACSChorus workstation that allows unauthorized access to the BIOS configuration.

What is CVE-2023-29061?

The lack of a BIOS password on the FACSChorus workstation enables threat actors with physical access to potentially modify BIOS settings, including drive boot order and authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2023-29061

The vulnerability poses a medium security risk, with attackers able to abuse privileges and compromise system availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-29061

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and falls under CAPEC-122 (Privilege Abuse).

Vulnerability Description

Threat actors with physical access can exploit the lack of BIOS password to tamper with system boot options and authentication settings.

Affected Systems and Versions

BD's FACSChorus versions 3.0 and 5.0 are impacted by this vulnerability on Windows 64-bit platforms.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability's CVSS score is 5.2, categorized as having low attack complexity and physical attack vector with high availability impact.

Mitigation and Prevention

Securing the FACSChorus workstation is crucial to prevent unauthorized BIOS access and maintain system integrity.

Immediate Steps to Take

Control physical access to workstations
Implement network security policies
Restrict administrative access strictly

Long-Term Security Practices

Ensure BIOS passwords are set and regularly update systems to prevent unauthorized access attempts.

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with BD's upcoming releases addressing FACSChorus vulnerabilities for enhanced system protection.