Number: AV19-202
Date: 12 September 2019
On 12 September 2019 Philips released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting the following versions of Philips IntelliVue WLAN, portable patient monitors:
- IntelliVue MP monitors MP20-MP90 (M8001A/2A/3A/4A/5A/7A/8A/10A)
- WLAN Version A, Firmware A.03.09
- IntelliVue MP monitors MP5/5SC (M8105A/5AS)
- WLAN Version A, Firmware A.03.09, Part #: M8096-67501
- IntelliVue MP monitors MP2/X2 (M8102A/M3002A)
- WLAN Version B, Firmware A.01.09, Part #: N/A (Replaced by Version C)
- IntelliVue MP monitors MX800/700/600 (865240/41/42)
- WLAN Version B, Firmware A.01.09, Part #: N/A (Replaced by Version C)
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an actor to cause corruption of the IntelliVue WLAN firmware and impact to the data flow of the wireless modules.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the following Philips Security Bulletin and apply the necessary manufacturer updates:
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security
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