CVE-2018-14799
CVE-2018-14799 is a low-severity vulnerability in Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, the PageWriter device does not sanitize data entered by user. This can lead to buffer overflow or format string vulnerabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14799?
- In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, the PageWriter device does not sanitize data entered by user. This can lead to buffer overflow or format string vulnerabilities.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14799?
- CVE-2018-14799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-14799 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14799?
- CVE-2018-14799 primarily affects Philips Pagewriter Tc70 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14799?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-14799 published?
- CVE-2018-14799 was published on 2018-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105103
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-228-01
- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-security
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc70_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc50_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc30_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:philips:pagewriter_tc10_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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