CVE-2018-18561: An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek /

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-18561?

accu-chek inform ii firmware: upgrade to 03.01.04; cobas h 232 firmware: upgrade to 03.01.04; coaguchek firmware: upgrade to 03.01.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-18561 being exploited?

CVE-2018-18561 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-18561 affect?

CVE-2018-18561 affects accu-chek inform ii firmware, cobas h 232 firmware, coaguchek firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek / cobas h232 Handheld Base Unit before 03.01.04. Insecure permissions in a service interface may allow authenticated attackers in t

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CVE-2018-18561 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting accu-chek inform ii firmware, cobas h 232 firmware, coaguchek firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek / cobas h232 Handheld Base Unit before 03.01.04. Insecure permissions in a service interface may allow authenticated attackers in the adjacent network to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2018-11-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: roche

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-20 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

roche accu-chek inform ii firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 03.01.04

Fixed in: 03.01.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

roche cobas h 232 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 03.01.04

Fixed in: 03.01.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

roche coaguchek firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 03.01.04

Fixed in: 03.01.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

roche base unit hub firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 03.01.04

Fixed in: 03.01.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-18561?

accu-chek inform ii firmware: upgrade to 03.01.04; cobas h 232 firmware: upgrade to 03.01.04; coaguchek firmware: upgrade to 03.01.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-18561 being exploited?

CVE-2018-18561 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-18561 affect?

CVE-2018-18561 affects accu-chek inform ii firmware, cobas h 232 firmware, coaguchek firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek / cobas h232 Handheld Base Unit before 03.01.04. Insecure permissions in a service interface may allow authenticated attackers in t

How urgent is CVE-2018-18561?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-18565 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Instrument before 03.06.00 (Serial number below 14000) an
CVE-2018-18564 HIGH 7.4 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Instrument before 03.06.00 (Serial number below 14000) an
CVE-2018-18563 CRITICAL 9.6 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Instrument before 03.06.00 (Serial number below 14000) an
CVE-2018-18562 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Roche Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit / Base Unit Hub before 03.01.04 and CoaguChek /

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