CVE-2024-48973
CVE-2024-48973 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-1263.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43157
- Weakness: CWE-1263
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The debug port on the ventilator's serial interface is enabled by default. This could allow an attacker to send and receive messages over the debug port (which are unencrypted; see 3.2.1) that result in unauthorized disclosure of information and/or have unintended impacts on device settings and performance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-48973?
- The debug port on the ventilator's serial interface is enabled by default. This could allow an attacker to send and receive messages over the debug port (which are unencrypted; see 3.2.1) that result in unauthorized disclosure of information and/or have unintended impacts on device settings and performance.
- How severe is CVE-2024-48973?
- CVE-2024-48973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-48973 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-48973?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-48973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-48973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43157.
- When was CVE-2024-48973 published?
- CVE-2024-48973 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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