CVE-2024-50593

Summary

CVE-2024-50593 is a vulnerability affecting the Elefant Service tool used in medical offices. A local attacker can exploit this issue by using a hard-coded password "Hotline" to gain unauthorized access to restricted functions within the tool. This password is embedded in the Elefant service binary, which comes bundled with the software. Successful exploitation could potentially lead to significant data breaches or system disruptions in medical environments. It is essential for software vendors to release patches promptly to mitigate this risk. Until then, affected organizations are advised to secure their systems by restricting access to the Elefant Service tool and changing default passwords.

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