#VU24793 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Medtronic products - CVE-2019-6540

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24793

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6540

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
MyCareLink Monitor
CareLink Monitor
Amplia CRT-D
Claria CRT-D
Compia CRT-D
Concerto CRT-D
Concerto II CRT-D
Consulta CRT-D
Evera ICD
Maximo II CRT-D
Maximo II ICD
Mirro ICD
Nayamed ND ICD
Primo ICD
Protecta ICD
Protecta CRT-D
Secura ICD
Virtuoso ICD
Virtuoso II ICD
Visia AF ICD
Viva CRT-D
Brava CRT-D
Mirro MRI ICD
2090 CareLink Programmer

Software vendor:
Medtronic

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.

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