CVE-2023-52952
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated local attacker to escape the restricted kiosk mode environment in HiMed Cockpit medical devices and gain access to the underlying operating system. Affected systems include HiMed Cockpit 12 pro, 14 pro+, 18 pro, and 18 pro+ devices running versions V11.5.1 through V11.6.2.
💻 Affected Systems
- HiMed Cockpit 12 pro (J31032-K2017-H259)
- HiMed Cockpit 14 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H435)
- HiMed Cockpit 18 pro (J31032-K2017-H260)
- HiMed Cockpit 18 pro+ (J31032-K2017-H436)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker gains full administrative control of the medical device, potentially compromising patient data, disrupting medical operations, or using the device as a pivot point into hospital networks.
Likely Case
Local unauthorized access to the operating system, allowing installation of malware, data theft, or system manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if devices are physically secured and network segmented, though the vulnerability still exists.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires physical access to the device interface. No authentication is needed to trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: V11.6.2
Vendor Advisory: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-540493.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Siemens Healthcare for the V11.6.2 update. 2. Apply the update following Siemens Healthcare's medical device update procedures. 3. Restart the device as required. 4. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Kiosk Mode
allIf kiosk mode is not required for operation, disable it to remove the vulnerable component.
Enhanced Physical Security
allImplement strict physical access controls to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing device interfaces.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict physical security controls around devices to prevent unauthorized access.
- Segment devices on isolated network VLANs to limit lateral movement if compromised.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device version in system settings. If version is between V11.5.1 and V11.6.2, the device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check through device system information menu (no specific CLI command available for medical devices)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify device version shows V11.6.2 or higher in system settings.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected system process execution
- Kiosk mode termination events
- Unauthorized access attempts to underlying OS
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from medical devices
- Traffic patterns inconsistent with normal medical device operation
SIEM Query:
Device logs showing kiosk mode termination followed by system-level process execution