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Vulnerability

Olympus validates MS17-010 for Knowledge Exchange, EndoCapsule and nStream

MedDevice Cyber Staff · May 19 · 2 min read · Via Olympus WannaCry response

Olympus published its response to the WannaCry ransomware event on May 19, 2017. WannaCry exploits the Windows vulnerability addressed by MS17-010, and Olympus tested and validated that patch for Knowledge Exchange (KE), IN10A, EndoCapsule, and Image Stream Medical nStream and VaultStream.

EndoWorks is handled differently. Customers may self-apply the patch after taking a full backup, which puts the endoscopy reporting database's recovery on the hospital. Take the backup first; ransomware is exactly the event it exists for.

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Remediation Desk

For ProvidersOperators, hospitals, and clinical engineering

Apply the Olympus validated MS17-010 patch to Knowledge Exchange, IN10A, EndoCapsule, nStream and VaultStream. For EndoWorks, take a full backup and then self-apply the patch.

Patch validated systems. Install MS17-010 on KE, IN10A, EndoCapsule, nStream and VaultStream.
Back up EndoWorks. Take and verify a full EndoWorks backup before patching.
Self-apply on EndoWorks. Install MS17-010 on EndoWorks after the backup is confirmed.

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

Named operating system

EndoWorks

PID-23 Named operating system Patient or study database

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.

Mapped EMB3D mitigations

Questions & Answers

Which Olympus products did Olympus validate the WannaCry patch for?

Olympus's May 19, 2017 response says it tested and validated MS17-010 for Knowledge Exchange (KE), IN10A, EndoCapsule, and Image Stream Medical nStream and VaultStream.

Can hospitals apply MS17-010 to Olympus EndoWorks?

Yes. Olympus said on May 19, 2017 that customers may self-apply the MS17-010 patch to EndoWorks after a full backup.

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