The data flowing between the PCU and its modules is insecure. A threat actor with physical access could potentially read or modify data by attaching a specially crafted device while an infusion is running.

The configuration from the PCU can be modified without authentication using physical connection to the PCU.

The firmware update package for the wireless card is not properly signed and can be modified.

BD Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015, Versions 9.33.1 and earlier and BD Alaris Systems Manager, Versions 4.33 and earlier The affected products are vulnerable to a network session authentication vulnerability within the authentication process between specified versions of the BD Alaris PC Unit and the BD Alaris Systems Manager. If exploited, an attacker could perform a denial-of-service attack on the BD Alaris PC Unit by modifying the configuration headers of data in transit. A denial-of-service attack could lead to a drop in the wireless capability of the BD Alaris PC Unit, resulting in manual operation of the PC Unit.