Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25718 affects Dräger Infinity Explorer C700 systems. A local attacker can escape the device’s kiosk mode and reach the underlying operating system. In a clinical setting, this could cause the connected Delta Family patient monitor display to show incorrect information or no information, creating patient-safety and operational risk.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for healthcare environments using this equipment. The main concern is not internet-scale compromise, but local misuse that could disrupt or falsify patient-monitor display information. Prioritize inventory, vendor guidance, and physical access controls.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a kiosk-mode bypass/privilege escalation in Dräger Infinity Explorer C700. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Successful exploitation can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable system, while reported safety impact is incorrect or absent patient-monitor display data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where Infinity Explorer C700 devices are deployed with Delta Family patient monitors and are physically or locally reachable by unauthorized users. The provided sources do not identify affected software versions beyond the product name or provide a complete deployment scope.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. The attack requires local access, but the CVSS vector rates complexity low and privileges unnecessary, making access control around clinical workstations important.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies a kiosk escape via a specific dialog interaction, but public bundle details are limited. Avoid assuming remote exploitability or active exploitation. The CVSS vector is local and no-privilege. Patch or configuration specifics should be taken from Dräger’s advisory or direct vendor support.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all Dräger Infinity Explorer C700 deployments and ownership.
- Review Dräger’s advisory and support guidance for approved remediation.
- Restrict physical access to affected clinical workstations.
- Apply vendor-approved updates or configuration changes if specified by Dräger.
- Monitor devices for unexpected OS access or display disruption.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Infinity Explorer C700 is present in clinical areas.
- Verify whether devices connect to Delta Family patient monitors.
- Check installed versions against Dräger advisory or support guidance.
- Validate physical access controls around affected devices.
- Document compensating controls where vendor remediation is pending.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://static.draeger.com/security/download/2019-01-22-draeger-infinity-delta-vf10-1-security-advisory.pdfCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dr-ger-infinity-explorer-c700-privilege-escalation-via-kiosk-mode-bypassCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information
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