CVE-2022-43557
mediumpriority · track · 21OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.002 · 13 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
The BD BodyGuard™ infusion pumps specified allow for access through the RS-232 (serial) port interface. If exploited, threat actors with physical access, specialized equipment and knowledge may be able to configure or disable the pump. No electronic protected health information (ePHI), protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII) is stored in the pump.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedBodyGuard Pumpscisa_csaf_ot
For additional information, users should see BDs security bulletin.
https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerability - FixedCME BodyGuard 323cisa_csaf_ot
For additional information, users should see BDs security bulletin.
https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerability - FixedCME BodyGuard 323 Color Visioncisa_csaf_ot
For additional information, users should see BDs security bulletin.
https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerability - FixedCME BodyGuard Twinscisa_csaf_ot
For additional information, users should see BDs security bulletin.
https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerability
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
affected products (21)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) BodyGuard™ Pump≤ CME BodyGuard™ 323 Color Vision (2nd Edition)enisa_euvdEU
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) BodyGuard™ Pump≤ CME BodyGuard™ 323 Color Vision (3rd Edition)enisa_euvdEU
- bd bodyguard 121 twins firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:bd:bodyguard_121_twins_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- bd bodyguard 323 colorvision firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:bd:bodyguard_323_colorvision_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- bd bodyguard 999-603 firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:bd:bodyguard_999-603_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- bd bodyguard duo 999-903 firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:bd:bodyguard_duo_999-903_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- bd bodyguard epidural 999-683 firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:bd:bodyguard_epidural_999-683_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- bd bodyguard pain manager 999-803 firmwareall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:o:bd:bodyguard_pain_manager_999-803_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSMA-22-335-01BD BodyGuard Pumps2022-12-01icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to change configuration settings or disable the pump.
also known as (3)
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sources
Which sources assert this record, and when.
references (5)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-43557/cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2022.6280cnnvd
- https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerabilitycnnvd
- https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerabilityenisa_euvd
- https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-bodyguard-pumps-rs-232-interface-vulnerabilityMitigationVendor Advisorynvd
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