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CVE-2020-27252

8.8 · HIGH

Medtronic MyCareLink Smart 25000 is vulnerable to a race condition in the MCL Smart Patient Reader software update system, which allows unsigned firmware to be uploaded and executed on the Patien…

Published Dec 14, 2020CWE-367EPSS 3.84%

Overview

CVE-2020-27252 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Medtronic MyCareLink Smart 25000 is

vulnerable to a race condition in the MCL Smart Patient Reader software update system, which allows unsigned firmware to be uploaded and executed on the Patient Reader. If exploited, an attacker could remotely execute code on the MCL Smart Patient Reader device, leading to control of the device.

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

Refglobal.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/mycarelink-smart-security-vulnerability-patch.htmlCISAwww.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-20-345-01CISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-345-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27252?

CVE-2020-27252 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-27252?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-27252?

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-2020-27252?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-27252 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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