CVE-2020-25175CWE-523

GE Healthcare Imaging and Ultrasound Products may allow specific credentials to be exposed during transport over the network

published December 14, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in GE Healthcare Imaging may leave specific credentials exposed during network transport! 🚑💻 Think of it like securing sensitive patient information in an envelope that gets tossed carelessly through the air — anyone nearby could peek inside if it’s not sealed properly! 📦✉️ If an attacker intercepts this data transmission, they could uncover sensitive credential information. While there are no known exploits yet, the potential for data exposure could lead to unauthorized access, impacting patient privacy and operational security. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like securing sensitive patient information in an envelope that gets tossed carelessly through the air — anyone nearby could peek inside if it’s not sealed properly! 📦✉️ The vulnerability arises from the way GE Healthcare Imaging and Ultrasound Products transmit credentials over the network, allowing them to be intercepted if not adequately protected. It's like chatting in a crowded room without a whisper!

What to do

If an attacker intercepts this data transmission, they could uncover sensitive credential information. While there are no known exploits yet, the potential for data exposure could lead to unauthorized access, impacting patient privacy and operational security. Yikes! To mitigate this risk, ensure that all network communications are encrypted using appropriate protocols such as TLS. Additionally, review network configurations and update to the latest secure versions provided by GE Healthcare. 🛡️ This is fixable! Implement these security measures, and you’ll keep that sensitive data safe in no time. You've got this! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01150 · 66.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-523 · Unprotected Transport of Credentials
Published
2020-12-14T16:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 DEC 16:36Z
    GE Healthcare Imaging and Ultrasound Products may allow specific credentials to be exposed during transport over the network
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