Security Advisory for Axeda Access:7 vulnerabilities

2022 April 6 (last updated 2022 May 6)
CVE-2022-25246, CVE-2022-25247, CVE-2022-25248, CVE-2022-25249, CVE-2022-25250, CVE-2022-25251, CVE-2022-25252

Background
Leica Biosystems has been notified of 7 vulnerabilities associated with a remote access solution produced by Axeda, collectively known as Access:7. In 2014 PTC acquired Axeda and the Axeda software was later phased out by the end of 2020.

Leica Biosystems has reviewed our products and identified a Leica Biosystems service that impacts multiple Leica Biosystems products. The service was called RemoteCare and is no longer distributed or supported. RemoteCare used part of the Axeda software containing some of the vulnerabilities listed in Access:7. When RemoteCare service was discontinued on 31st December 2020, the Axeda software was no longer necessary, however in some circumstances it may not have been removed or disabled completely. Where the software remained, the product could be at risk.

Product Status

Product	Status Regarding Access:7	Recommendations and Comments
Aperio AT2 (DX)	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio CS2	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio eSlide Manager	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio GT 450 (DX)	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio ImageScope (DX)	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio LV1	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio Scanner Administration Manager (SAM) Server for GT 450 (DX)	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio VERSA	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Aperio WebViewer DX	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
BOND-ADVANCE, BOND Controller	Potentially Vulnerable	Axeda software used by RemoteCare was not preinstalled by default. Only customers who purchased the RemoteCare service and had the Axeda software installed on the BOND Controller are impacted. If you have not previously purchased the RemoteCare service, then you are not vulnerable, and no further action is necessary. If you have previously purchased RemoteCare, then there is a possibility that the Axeda software could still be on the system and active. If this is the case, then your BOND instrument could be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the BOND instrument is connected to. Customers with firewalls or other network protections in place to limit access to the BOND instrument may have significantly reduced the risk of this vulnerability. Leica Biosystems will remove the Axeda software and RemoteCare during the next maintenance visit for customers who have the software installed. Customers who have assessed and found their network protections do not sufficiently mitigate the risk are encouraged to contact a local Leica Biosystems representative as a matter of priority. Customers who do not have a Service Agreement with Leica Biosystems should also contact a local Leica Biosystems representative.
BOND-III	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
BOND-MAX	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
BOND RX, BOND RX^m	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
CEREBRO	Potentially Vulnerable	Axeda software used by RemoteCare was not preinstalled by default. Only customers who opted to use RemoteCare service instead of using their own remote support solution had the Axeda software installed on the CEREBRO server and workstations. If you have not opted to use the RemoteCare service for remote support, then you are not vulnerable, and no further action is necessary. If you are not sure, you can contact a local Leica Biosystems service center to have a Leica representative check if RemoteCare has been installed or not. If you have RemoteCare installed, then there is a possibility that the Axeda software could still be active on the system. If this is the case, then your CERBRO system could be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the CEREBRO system is connected to. Customers with firewalls or other network protections in place to limit access to the CEREBRO system may have significantly reduced the risk of this vulnerability. For the customers who have the RemoteCare software installed, Leica Biosystems will remove the software using remote access if available or during the next maintenance visit. Customers who have assessed and found their network protections do not sufficiently mitigate the risk are encouraged to contact a local Leica Biosystems representative as a matter of priority. Customers who do not have a Service Agreement with Leica Biosystems should also contact a local Leica Biosystems representative.
CytoVision	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
HistoCore Arcadia C	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
HistoCore Arcadia H	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
HistoCore PEARL	Potentially Vulnerable	The Axeda software used in RemoteCare is installed but disabled by default. If you have previously purchased RemoteCare, then the Axeda software will have been enabled, in which case your system could be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the instrument is connected to. To protect against this vulnerability Leica Biosystems advises customers to remove and discard the network cable if one is connected to the instrument.
HistoCore PEGASUS (PLUS)	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
HistoCore PELORIS 3	Potentially Vulnerable	Axeda software used by RemoteCare was not preinstalled by default. If you have previously purchased RemoteCare, then the Axeda software will have been installed and enabled, in which case your system could be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the instrument is connected to. Customers who do not have their instrument connected to a network will not be at risk even if they have purchased RemoteCare previously. Leica Biosystems will remove the Axeda software and RemoteCare during the next maintenance visit for customers who have the software installed. Customers may protect against this vulnerability in the interim by removing and discarding the network cable if one is connected to the instrument. Customers who do not have a Service Agreement with Leica Biosystems may also contact a local Leica Biosystems representative to have the software removed.
HistoCore SPECTRA CV	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
HistoCore SPECTRA ST	Potentially Vulnerable	The Axeda software used in RemoteCare is installed and enabled by default even when RemoteCare was not purchased. Customers who do not have their instrument connected to a network will not be at risk. Customers who have the instrument connected to a network may be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the instrument is connected to. To protect against this vulnerability Leica Biosystems advises customers to remove and discard the network cable if one is connected to the instrument.
HistoCore SPIRIT ST	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
HistoCore SPRING ST	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica ASP200 (S), Leica ASP300 (S)	Potentially Vulnerable	The Axeda software used in RemoteCare is installed and enabled by default even when RemoteCare was not purchased. Customers who do not have their instrument connected to a network will not be at risk. Customers who have the instrument connected to a network may be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the instrument is connected to. To protect against this vulnerability Leica Biosystems advises customers to remove and discard the network cable if one is connected to the instrument.
Leica ASP6025 (S)	Potentially Vulnerable	The Axeda software used in RemoteCare is installed and enabled by default even when RemoteCare was not purchased. Customers who do not have their instrument connected to a network will not be at risk. Customers who have the instrument connected to a network may be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the instrument is connected to. To protect against this vulnerability Leica Biosystems advises customers to remove and discard the network cable if one is connected to the instrument.
Leica CV5030	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica IP C	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica IP S	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica ST4020	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica ST5010	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica ST5020	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
Leica TP1020	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
PELORIS, PELORIS II	Potentially Vulnerable	The Axeda software used in RemoteCare is installed but disabled by default. If you have previously purchased RemoteCare, then the Axeda software will have been enabled, in which case your system could be vulnerable to malicious persons or malware with access to the same network the instrument is connected to. Customers who do not have their instrument connected to a network will not be at risk even if they have purchased RemoteCare previously. Leica Biosystems will remove the Axeda software and RemoteCare during the next maintenance visit for customers who have the software installed. Customers may protect against this vulnerability in the interim by removing and discarding the network cable if one is connected to the instrument. Customers who do not have a Service Agreement with Leica Biosystems may also contact a local Leica Biosystems representative to have the software removed.
LIS Connect	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
PathDX	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.
ThermoBrite Elite	Not Vulnerable	Axeda software is not present.

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