CVE-2015-1012
mediumpriority · track · 30OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.008 · 55 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-23
Wireless keys are stored in plain text on version 5 of the Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System. According to Hospira, version 3 of the LifeCare PCA Infusion System is not indicated for wireless use, is not shipped with wireless capabilities, and should not be modified to be used in a wireless capacity in a clinical setting. Hospira has developed a new version of the PCS Infusion System, version 7.0 that addresses the identified vulnerabilities. Version 7.0 has Port 20/FTP and Port 23/TELNET closed by default to prevent unauthorized access.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationLifeCare PCA Infusion Systemcisa_csaf_ot
Existing PCA Infusion Systems running Version 5.0 can be upgraded to Version 7.0 when it becomes available. Hospira will be retiring older versions of the LifeCare PCA Infusion System, Versions 2 and Versions 3, by the end of the year, 2015.
- MitigationLifeCare PCA Infusion Systemcisa_csaf_ot
CS-CERT has been working with Hospira since May 2014 to address the vulnerabilities in the LifeCare PCA Infusion System. Hospira has developed a new version of the PCS Infusion System, Version 7.0 that addresses the identified vulnerabilities. According to Hospira, Version 7.0 has Port 20/FTP and Port 23/TELNET closed by default to prevent unauthorized access. Existing PCA Infusion Systems running Version 5.0 can be upgraded to Version 7.0 when it becomes available. Hospira’s Version 7.0 is being reviewed by the FDA prior to its release. The release date for Version 7.0 of the LifeCare PCA Infusion System has not been determined. For additional information about Hospira’s new release, contact Hospira’s technical support at 1‑800-241-4002. ICS-CERT encourages asset owners to take defensive measures to protect against this and other cybersecurity risks.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5–7.5
weaknesses
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affected products (4)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- pfizer lifecare pca infusion system firmware≤ 5.0nvdUScpe:2.3:o:pfizer:lifecare_pca_infusion_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-15-125-01BHospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System Vulnerabilities2015-02-05icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov
- ICSA-15-132-01Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System Vulnerabilities2015-02-12icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (5)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://www.hospira.com/en/products_and_services/infusion_pumps/indexPatchcnnvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01cnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1012cnnvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01enisa_euvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
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