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This affects Philips IntelliVue MX40 patient-worn monitors using WLAN before B.06.18. Certain 802.11 management messages can make the monitor blacklist an access point unnecessarily, disrupting central monitoring until it reconnects elsewhere or staff reset it. The concern is patient-monitoring availability, not data theft. Exposure is limited to Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Worn Monitor WLAN-only deployments running versions before B.06.18. Risk is most relevant in hospital wireless environments where central monitoring depends on stable Wi-Fi association. Treat this as a patient-monitoring availability issue requiring planned remediation, especially in clinical areas relying on wireless MX40 monitoring. It is not described as data compromise, but interruption of central monitoring can create operational risk and staff intervention requirements. Mitigation focus: Inventory Philips IntelliVue MX40 WLAN-only monitors and confirm installed software versions.; Upgrade affected devices to Philips IntelliVue MX40 Version B.06.18 or later guidance-supported software.; Confirm disconnect messaging and alarming are enabled after the Philips update..
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- https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/customer-support/product-securityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-255-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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