CVE-2017-9658
mediumpriority · track · 26EPSS 0.008 · 56 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-22
Certain 802.11 network management messages have been determined to invoke wireless access point blacklisting security defenses when not required, which can necessitate intervention by hospital staff to reset the device and reestablish a network connection to the Wi-Fi access point. During this state, the Philips IntelliVue MX40 Version B.06.18 can either connect to an alternative access point within signal range for association to a central monitoring station, or it can remain in local monitoring mode until the device is reset by hospital staff. CVSS v3 base score: 6.5, CVSS vector string: AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Philips has released software update, Version B.06.18, to fix the improper cleanup on thrown exception vulnerability, and implement mitigations to reduce the risk associated with the improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability. The software update implements messaging and alarming on the MX40 and at the central monitoring station, when the MX40 disconnects from the access point.
remediations
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No vendor fix yet; a mitigation is available.
- MitigationIntelliVue MX40 Patient Worn Monitor (WLAN only)cisa_csaf_ot
Philips is planning to release an additional MX40 software update in 2017 to address the improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability. Please see the Philips product security web site for latest information for this and other Philips products:
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security
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affected products (4)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Worn Monitor≤ IntelliVue MX40 Patient Worn Monitor (WLAN only), all versions prior to Version B.06.18enisa_euvdEU
- philips intellivue mx40 firmware< b.06.18nvdUScpe:2.3:o:philips:intellivue_mx40_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
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- ICSMA-17-255-01ICSMA-17-255-01_Philips' IntelliView MX40 Patient Worn Monitor (WLAN) Vulnerabilities2017-09-12icsa · 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
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references (9)
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- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-255-01cnnvd
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100813cnnvd
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securitycnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100813enisa_euvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-255-01enisa_euvd
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityenisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100813Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-255-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resourcenvd
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