CVE-2020-16216

CVE-2020-16216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Philips Patient Information Center Ix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

In IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-550, MX600, MX700, MX750, MX800, MX850, MP2-MP90, and IntelliVue X2 and X3 Versions N and prior, the product receives input or data but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly, which can induce a denial-of-service condition through a system restart.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16216?
In IntelliVue patient monitors MX100, MX400-550, MX600, MX700, MX750, MX800, MX850, MP2-MP90, and IntelliVue X2 and X3 Versions N and prior, the product receives input or data but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties required to process the data safely and correctly, which can induce a denial-of-service condition through a system restart.
How severe is CVE-2020-16216?
CVE-2020-16216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16216 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16216?
CVE-2020-16216 primarily affects Philips Patient Information Center Ix. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16216?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-16216 published?
CVE-2020-16216 was published on 2020-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

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