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Vulnerability

Karl Storz AIDA systems potentially affected by Windows Wi-Fi driver flaw CVE-2024-30078

MedDevice Cyber Staff · Jul 16 · 2 min read · Via KARL STORZ security notice CVE-2024-30078

KARL STORZ published a security notice on July 16, 2024 for CVE-2024-30078, a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Wi-Fi driver. All versions of the WD300 AIDA and WD310 AIDA C are Wi-Fi capable and potentially affected.

Wi-Fi is disabled by default, but the vulnerability may be exploitable if someone enabled it manually. KARL STORZ recommends disabling the Wi-Fi feature. A radio flaw needs only an attacker within range, so check the units in the field instead of trusting the factory setting.

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For ProvidersOperators, hospitals, and clinical engineering

WD300 AIDA and WD310 AIDA C units are exposed to CVE-2024-30078 only if Wi-Fi was turned on. KARL STORZ recommends disabling the Wi-Fi feature. Audit fielded units, since the risk depends on a manual change.

Audit Wi-Fi state. Check every WD300 AIDA and WD310 AIDA C in service for Wi-Fi that was manually enabled.
Disable Wi-Fi. Turn the Wi-Fi feature off as KARL STORZ recommends and use the wired connection.
Lock the setting. Restrict who can change network settings on the AIDA so Wi-Fi is not re-enabled.

For Device ManufacturersAm I affected, and how to fix the class

Am I affected?

This class applies to devices with the signals and properties below. Check them against your product to gauge exposure. The named product rows list what the sources state about the affected product.

Required

Wireless connectivity Named operating system

WD300 AIDA

Wireless connectivity

WD310 AIDA C

Wireless connectivity

Fix the class in your product

The flaw is in the OS inside the controller, or a system past end of service still in the field. As the maker, own the embedded OS and server lifecycle as a safety obligation, design controllers to update in the field, and make every fault degrade to a defined safe state.

Own the OS lifecycle. Patch the OS and server components on a schedule with a tested delivery path.
Design for field update. And for planned replacement, so an unpatchable unit has a path off the network.
Degrade to safe. A fault drives a defined safe state, never an unexpected stop on a life-sustaining device.

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Questions & Answers

Is the Karl Storz WD310 AIDA C affected by CVE-2024-30078?

KARL STORZ said on July 16, 2024 that all versions of the WD300 AIDA and WD310 AIDA C are Wi-Fi capable and potentially affected by Windows Wi-Fi driver flaw CVE-2024-30078 if Wi-Fi was manually enabled.

Is Wi-Fi enabled by default on Karl Storz AIDA?

No. Per KARL STORZ's July 16, 2024 notice, Wi-Fi is disabled by default on the WD300 AIDA and WD310 AIDA C, and the company recommends keeping the Wi-Fi feature disabled.

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