LOW
CVE-2018-14799
CWE-20Published: August 22, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Philips PageWriter TC10, TC20, TC30, TC50, TC70 Cardiographs, all versions prior to May 2018, the PageWriter device does not sanitize data entered by user. This can lead to buffer overflow or format string vulnerabilities.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-14799 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
philips10 product(s)
pagewriter tc70 firmwarepagewriter tc70pagewriter tc50 firmwarepagewriter tc50pagewriter tc30 firmwarepagewriter tc30pagewriter tc20 firmwarepagewriter tc20pagewriter tc10 firmwarepagewriter tc10
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105103Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-228-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105103Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-228-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-14799
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-14799 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.