# CVE-2015-3459: The communication module on the Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not require authentication for root TELNET sessions, wh

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-04-29 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The communication module on the Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not require authentication for root TELNET sessions, which allows remote attackers to modify the pump configuration via unspecified commands.

## What to do

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## References

- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-125-01
- http://imgur.com/JHiWSqd
- http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm446809.htm
- https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592671049487142913
- http://hextechsecurity.com/?p=123
- https://twitter.com/dyngnosis/status/592743461977219072
- http://imgur.com/CEAnZjj
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74414

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