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CVE-2020-16237

Philips SureSigns VS4 Improper Input Validation

Low2.1EPSS 0.34%
Published
Updated
Reserved
Assigned by
icscert

Description

Philips SureSigns VS4, A.07.107 and prior receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly.

Scores

CVSS scores of CVE-2020-16237, by who scored it
Scored byCVSSScoreVector
icscertCNA (assigner)3.1Low2.1CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
NVDNVD · Modified3.1Low2.1CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
0.34% · top 72% of all CVEs (7 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Low 2.1.

Weakness

Affected products

What to do

Workaround: As a mitigation to these vulnerabilities, Philips recommends users change all system passwords on the SureSigns VS4 with unique passwords for each device and secure the device when not in use to prevent unauthorized access, as referenced in the Installation and Configuration Guide available on Incenter. Philips also recommends users consider replacing the SureSigns VS4 device with a newer technology. Users with questions regarding specific SureSigns VS4 patient monitor installations and upgrade options should contact Philips service support or regional service support https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/solutions/customer-service-solutions or call 1-800-722-9377. Please see the Philips advisory http://www.philips.com/productsecurity for vulnerabilities discussed in this disclosure, and visit the Philips product security website https://www.philips.com/productsecurity for the latest security information for Philips products.

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