VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-5024

CVSS score7.6 HIGH
EPSS probability0.47%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-04-11
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running versions 9.0.3 or lower. A specific series of keyboard inputs can escape the restricted environment, resulting in full administrator access to the underlying operating system. An attacker can connect to the device via USB port with a keyboard or other HID device to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure

Primary references