Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2021-33018 is a cryptography weakness in Philips Vue PACS. The source says risky or broken cryptography could expose sensitive information. For healthcare organizations, the concern is confidentiality and integrity of clinical imaging-related systems, not confirmed active exploitation. Likely exposure is healthcare environments running Philips Vue PACS 12.2.x.x or earlier, or listed Vue components. The bundle does not establish internet exposure, exact builds for all products, or default deployment paths. Treat as high priority if Philips Vue PACS supports clinical workflows or stores sensitive patient data. Start with asset confirmation and vendor remediation review before emergency action. Mitigation focus: Check Philips product security guidance for exact remediation.; Prioritize updating or replacing affected Vue PACS versions.; Restrict access to PACS services to trusted networks..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-21-187-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
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