[Control systems] Baxter security advisory

Number: AV20-209
Date: 19 June 2020

On 18 June 2020 US-CERT published advisories to highlight vulnerabilities in the following Baxter products:

  •  ExactaMix
  •  PrismaFlex and PrisMax
  •  Phoenix Hemodialysis Delivery System
  •  Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow access to sensitive data, alteration of system configuration, alteration of system resources and impact to system availability affected devices.

The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link, perform the suggested mitigations and apply the necessary manufacturer updates:

Baxter ExactaMix

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-01

Baxter PrismaFlex and PrisMax

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-02

Baxter Phoenix Hemodialysis Delivery System

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-03

Baxter Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-170-04


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