CVE-2018-10631

Name: CVE-2018-10631
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T19:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10631 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The 8840 Clinician Programmer executes the application program from the 8870 Application Card. An attacker with physical access to an 8870 Application Card and sufficient technical capability can modify the contents of this card, including the binary executables. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 8840 Clinician Programmer executes the application program from the 8870 Application Card. An attacker with physical access to an 8870 Application Card and sufficient technical capability can modify the contents of this card, including the binary executables. If modified to bypass protection mechanisms, this malicious code will be run when the card is inserted into an 8840 Clinician Programmer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Medtronic	N\'Vision 8840 Firmware	All versions
Medtronic	N\'Vision 8870 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104213
https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/nvision.html
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-137-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.medtronic.com/securityVendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-137-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.medtronic.com/securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10631?

How severe is CVE-2018-10631?

CVE-2018-10631 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10631?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST