Improper input validation in Ge Ultrasound Products

CVE-2020-6977

A restricted desktop environment escape vulnerability exists in the Kiosk Mode functionality of affected devices. Specially crafted inputs can allow the user to escape the restricted environment, resulting in access to the underlying operating system. Affected devices include the following GE Ultrasound Products: Vivid products - all versions; LOGIQ - all versions not including LOGIQ 100 Pro; Voluson - all versions; Versana Essential - all versions; Invenia ABUS Scan station - all versions; Venue - all versions not including Venue 40 R1-3 and Venue 50 R4-5

EPSS: 0.004 (35.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6977?
CVE-2020-6977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Ultrasound Products, classified under Protection Mechanism Failure. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2020-02-20.
How severe is CVE-2020-6977?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.