Vulnerability in Capsuletech Smartlinx Neuron 2
CVE-2019-5024
A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running versions 9.0.3 or lower. A specific series of keyboard inputs can escape the restricted environment, resulting in full administrator access to the underlying operating system. An attacker can connect to the device via USB port with a keyboard or other HID device to trigger this vulnerability.
EPSS: 0.005 (38.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5024?
- CVE-2019-5024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Capsuletech Smartlinx Neuron 2, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2019-04-11.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5024?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.