[Control systems] GE Healthcare security advisory

Number: AV20-463
Date: 8 December 2020

On 8 December 2020 ICS-CERT published an ICS Medical Advisory to highlight a vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. in the following product:

• GE Imaging and Ultrasound Products – multiple versions and platforms

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote actor to run arbitrary code.

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

ICS Medical Advisory (ICSMA-20-343-01)
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-343-01

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