MICROSOFT PRODUCT SECURITY BULLETIN

Update for Customers: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Abbott is aware of and actively monitoring updates related to the Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution vulnerability (CVE-2019-0708), which was announced by Microsoft on May 14, 2019.

At this time, we have received no reports of this vulnerability impacting the clinical use of any Abbott systems or products. Abbott product teams are evaluating this vulnerability to determine if there is any impact to products that utilize the affected Microsoft operating systems. Abbott is also evaluating operating system patches for potentially impacted products.

If there are any additional actions or recommendations related to individual Abbott products, customers will be notified through normal customer support processes.

Abbott is committed to ensuring the safety, security, integrity and regulatory compliance of our products. Customers with any product or site-specific concerns should contact their Abbott sales or service representative.

More background on the Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution vulnerability can be found here:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0708
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4500705/customer-guidance-for-cve-2019-0708

 

(Last updated: May 22, 2019)