HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-10959
CRITICAL

CVE-2019-10959

CWE-434Published: June 13, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

BD Alaris Gateway Workstation Versions, 1.1.3 Build 10, 1.1.3 MR Build 11, 1.2 Build 15, 1.3.0 Build 14, 1.3.1 Build 13, This does not impact the latest firmware Versions 1.3.2 and 1.6.1, Additionally, the following products using software Version 2.3.6 and below, Alaris GS, Alaris GH, Alaris CC, Alaris TIVA, The application does not restrict the upload of malicious files during a firmware update.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-10959 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

bd10 product(s)
alaris gateway workstation firmwarealaris gateway workstationalaris gs syringe pump firmwarealaris gs syringe pumpalaris gh syringe pump firmwarealaris gh syringe pumpalaris cc syringe pump firmwarealaris cc syringe pumpalaris tiva syringe pump firmwarealaris tiva syringe pump
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108765
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-19-164-01
ADVISORYhttps://www.bd.com/en-us/support/product-security-and-privacy/product-security-bulletins/alaris-gateway-workstation-unauthorized-firmware
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108765
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-19-164-01

All References (5)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108765Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-19-164-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.bd.com/en-us/support/product-security-and-privacy/product-security-bulletins/alaris-gateway-workstation-unauthorized-firmwareVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108765Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-19-164-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-10959
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 13, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-10959 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.
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