Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Medtronic products - CVE-2019-6540

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24793

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6540

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the Conexus telemetry protocol uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker on the local network with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Maximo II ICD
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

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.

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107544
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-19-080-01

• Multiple vulnerabilities in several Medtronic products