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CVE-2018-10626

4.4 · MEDIUM

Medtronic MyCareLink Patient Monitor’s update service does not sufficiently verify the authenticity of the data uploaded.

Published Aug 10, 2018CWE-345EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2018-10626 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105042GitHubgithub.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2018/icsma-18-219-01.jsonRefglobal.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/mycarelink-8-7-18.htmlCISAwww.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-18-219-01Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105042Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-219-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10626?

CVE-2018-10626 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-10626?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-10626?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-10626?

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