Minimed 508 Firmware
CVE-2019-10964
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (hq) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: hq
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
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Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pumps
are designed to communicate using a wireless RF with other devices, such as blood glucose meters, glucose sensor transmitters, and CareLink USB devices. This wireless RF communication protocol does not properly implement authentication or authorization. An attacker with adjacent access to one of the affected insulin pump models can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept data. This vulnerability could also allow attackers to change pump settings and control insulin delivery.
AnalysisAI
Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pumps are designed to communicate using a wireless RF with other devices, such as blood glucose meters, glucose sensor transmitters, and CareLink USB devices. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pumps are designed to communicate using a wireless RF with other devices, such as blood glucose meters, glucose sensor transmitters, and CareLink USB devices. This wireless RF communication protocol does not properly implement authentication or authorization. An attacker with adjacent access to one of the affected insulin pump models can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept data. This vulnerability could also allow attackers to change pump settings and control insulin delivery. Affected products include: Medtronic Minimed 508 Firmware, Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 511 Firmware, Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 512 Firmware, Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 712 Firmware, Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 712E Firmware.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-284 – Improper Access Control
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