Medtronic MyCareLink 24950 Patient Monitor Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor’s update service does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of the data uploaded. An
attacker who obtains per-product credentials from the monitor and paired
implantable cardiac device information can potentially upload invalid
data to the Medtronic CareLink network.
Medtronic MyCareLink 24950 Patient Monitor Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor’s update service does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of the data uploaded. An
attacker who obtains per-product credentials from the monitor and paired
implantable cardiac device information can potentially upload invalid
data to the Medtronic CareLink network.
Description: CWE-345 Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
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3.1
4.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Version:3.1
Base score:4.4
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Medtronic has made server-side updates to address this insufficient
verification vulnerability. Medtronic is
implementing additional server-side mitigations to enhance data
integrity and authenticity.
Medtronic recommends users take additional defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation. Specifically, users should:
* Maintain good physical control over the home monitor.
* Only use home monitors obtained directly from their healthcare
provider or a Medtronic representative to ensure integrity of the
system.
Medtronic has released additional patient focused information, at the following location:
https://www.medtronic.com/security
Users should follow CISA's guidance in the following areas:
* Securing the Internet of Things https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/securing-internet-things-iot
* Home Network Security https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/home-network-security
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Billy Rios, Jesse Young, and Jonathan Butts of Whitescope LLC reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.
Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor’s update service does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of the data uploaded. An
attacker who obtains per-product credentials from the monitor and paired
implantable cardiac device information can potentially upload invalid
data to the Medtronic CareLink network.