CVE-2014-5406

Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System

Published Jul 6, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.6 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or medication data via packets on the (a) TELNET, (b) HTTP, (c) HTTPS, or (d) UPNP port. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2015-3459.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

ICS-CERT has been working with Hospira since May 2014 to address the vulnerabilities in the LifeCare PCA Infusion System. Hospira has developed a new version of the PCS Infusion System, Version 7.0 that addresses the identified vulnerabilities. According to Hospira, Version 7.0 has Port 20/FTP and Port 23/TELNET closed by default to prevent unauthorized access. Existing PCA Infusion Systems running Version 5.0 can be upgraded to Version 7.0 when it becomes available. Hospira’s Version 7.0 is being reviewed by the FDA prior to its release. The release date for Version 7.0 of the LifeCare PCA Infusion System has not been determined. For additional information about Hospira’s new release, contact Hospira’s technical support at 1‑800-241-4002.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-5294 The Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System before 7.0 does not validate network traffic associated with sending a (1) drug library, (2) software update, or (3) configuration change, which allows remote attackers to modify settings or medication data via packets on the (a) TELNET, (b) HTTP, (c) HTTPS, or (d) UPNP port. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2015-3459.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System
References
Metrics cvssV2_0

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C'}

cvssV2_0

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
icscert
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2025, 6:34 PM
Reserved
Aug 22, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 6, 2015, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:11 AM