Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 wireless syringe infusion pumps. A buffer overflow in a third-party component can allow remote code execution, but the source notes the vulnerable input is received infrequently and only under certain conditions, making exploitation harder. Because this is a clinical device, exposure should be treated seriously even without confirmed active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to organizations operating Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 wireless syringe infusion pumps on versions 1.1, 1.5, or 1.6, especially where pumps have reachable wireless or network interfaces. The source bundle does not identify other affected products. Prioritize this as a high-risk medical device exposure, not a broad enterprise emergency. The business concern is patient-care disruption or device compromise where affected pumps remain reachable. Assign ownership to biomedical engineering, network security, and clinical operations, and verify vendor-approved remediation status. Mitigation focus: Inventory Medfusion 4000 pumps and record software versions 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6.; Review the ICS-CERT/CISA advisory and Smiths Medical guidance for approved remediation.; Restrict pump network reachability using clinically approved medical device segmentation controls..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02ACVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 43776CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.