CVE-2018-8857
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedPhilips Brilliance CT software (Brilliance 64 version 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT versions 4.1.6 and prior, Brillance iCT SP versions 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior) contains fixed credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. An attacker could compromise these credentials and gain access to the system.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidencePhilips Brilliance CT imaging software contains hardcoded credentials (passwords or cryptographic keys) embedded in the firmware. These fixed credentials are used for system authentication, outbound external communications, and internal data encryption. An attacker who discovers these credentials can authenticate to the system or intercept/decrypt communications.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 2.6.2<= 3.2.4<= 4.1.6<= 2.3.5CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the firmware versionAccess the system administrative interface or check the device firmware information to determine the installed version number. This is typically found in system settings, About section, or via command-line diagnostics if available.Affected if The installed version falls within any of these ranges: Brilliance Firmware 64 <= 2.6.2, Brilliance Ict Sp Firmware <= 3.2.4, Brilliance Ict Firmware <= 4.1.6, or Brilliance Ct Big Bore Firmware <= 2.3.5
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Determine if external communication is enabledCheck system network configuration settings to see if outbound external communications are enabled. Look for network interfaces, remote access settings, or telemetry features that communicate with external systems.Affected if Outbound external communications are enabled and the firmware version is in the affected range, since the hardcoded credentials are used for these communications
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Determine if internal data encryption is in useReview system encryption settings or data protection configurations to see if internal data encryption features are active. Check if encrypted storage or secure data transfer between internal components is configured.Affected if Internal data encryption is enabled and the firmware version is in the affected range, since the hardcoded credentials are used for internal data encryption
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Verify if system authentication is activeCheck the authentication and access control configuration to determine if local system authentication is enabled. Look for user account settings, password policies, or authentication service status.Affected if System authentication is enabled and the firmware version is in the affected range, since the hardcoded credentials can be used to authenticate to the system
You are affected if your installed firmware version is at or below any of the affected version thresholds (2.6.2, 3.2.4, 4.1.6, or 2.3.5 depending on your device model) and you have external communications, internal encryption, or system authentication features enabled.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply vendor-supplied patches when available. In the interim, implement network segmentation to isolate medical devices, monitor for unauthorized access using the hardcoded credentials, and restrict device network exposure to minimize attack surface.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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