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Vulnerability

Philips lists IntelliSpace Portal and Capsule Neuron under Windows DCOM bypass CVE-2021-26414

MedDevice Cyber Staff · Aug 17 · 2 min read · Via Philips product security advisories, 2022 archive

Philips issued an advisory on August 17, 2022, covering CVE-2021-26414, a security feature bypass in the Windows DCOM server protocol. Listed products are Capsule Neuron (V2 and V3), IntelliSpace Portal Server 10, 11 and 12, and IntelliSpace Enterprise Concerto.

Microsoft is addressing the flaw in a phased rollout, with the final update scheduled for Q1 2023. Each phase tightens behavior that device software may depend on, so test the products with the hardening switched on before Microsoft makes it mandatory.

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Microsoft is rolling out the CVE-2021-26414 fix in phases, ending in Q1 2023. Apply each phase to Capsule Neuron, IntelliSpace Portal Server and IntelliSpace Enterprise Concerto hosts as Philips validates it, and test the final hardening before it is enforced.

Track the phases. Follow Microsoft's CVE-2021-26414 rollout and Philips guidance for each listed product.
Test hardening early. Enable the DCOM hardening on a test system for each product before the enforced phase.
Coordinate with Philips. Confirm with Philips service that each update is validated for your product version.

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.

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Named operating system

Capsule Neuron

Named operating system

IntelliSpace Portal Server

Named operating system

IntelliSpace Enterprise Concerto

Named operating system

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

What is CVE-2021-26414 and which Philips products does it affect?

CVE-2021-26414 is a security feature bypass in the Windows DCOM server protocol. On August 17, 2022, Philips listed Capsule Neuron V2 and V3, IntelliSpace Portal Server 10, 11 and 12, and IntelliSpace Enterprise Concerto as related products.

When is the final Microsoft DCOM hardening update for CVE-2021-26414?

Microsoft is fixing CVE-2021-26414 in a phased rollout with the final update scheduled for Q1 2023, according to Philips' August 17, 2022 advisory.

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