Security readout for executives and security teams
Certain Philips Brilliance CT scanners may run their Windows-based kiosk environment with elevated privileges. A user or attacker who can reach that environment could gain unauthorized Windows-level privileges and access resources outside intended scanner functions. This is concerning for clinical operations, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is limited to Philips Brilliance 64 2.6.2 and prior, Brilliance iCT 4.1.6 and prior, Brilliance iCT SP 3.2.4 and prior, and Brilliance CT Big Bore 2.3.5 and prior. Prioritize affected scanners in clinical environments because elevated Windows privileges can undermine kiosk isolation. Treat this as a medical device operational risk requiring vendor-coordinated remediation, not an ordinary workstation patching task. Mitigation focus: Inventory Philips Brilliance CT models and software versions against the affected list.; Check Philips product security guidance for current remediation or service instructions.; Review the ICS-CERT advisory before making operational changes..
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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-18-123-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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