Improper access control in Medtronic products - CVE-2019-6538
Published: January 31, 2020
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the Conexus Radio Frequency Telemetry Protocol. A remote attacker on the local network, when the product’s radio is turned on, can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept data within the telemetry communication. This communication protocol provides the ability to read and write memory values to affected implanted cardiac devices; therefore, an attacker could exploit this communication protocol to change memory in the implanted cardiac device.
Affected software
Mirro MRI ICD
Brava CRT-D
Viva CRT-D
Visia AF ICD
Virtuoso II ICD
Virtuoso ICD
Secura ICD
Protecta CRT-D
Protecta ICD
Primo ICD
Nayamed ND ICD
Mirro ICD
Maximo II CRT-D
Evera ICD
Consulta CRT-D
Concerto II CRT-D
Concerto CRT-D
Compia CRT-D
Claria CRT-D
Amplia CRT-D
CareLink Monitor
MyCareLink Monitor
2090 CareLink Programmer
How to mitigate CVE-2019-6538
Vendor has developed mitigating patches for the following products:
- Brava CRT-D, all models
- Evera MRI ICD, all models
- Evera ICD, all models
- Mirro MRI ICD, all models
- Primo MRI ICD, all models
- Viva CRT-D, all models
These patches are installed during regular office visits.