#VU48954 Improper Authentication in Smart Model 25000 Patient Reader - CVE-2020-25183

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48954

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25183

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Smart Model 25000 Patient Reader
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Medtronic

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker on the local network can use another mobile device or malicious application on the patient’s smartphone to bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Smart Model 25000 Patient Reader: before 5.2

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-345-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.