CVE-2018-18984
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18984 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic CareLink and Encore Programmers do not encrypt or do not sufficiently encrypt sensitive PII and PHI information while at rest .. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Medtronic CareLink and Encore Programmers do not encrypt or do not sufficiently encrypt sensitive PII and PHI information while at rest .
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic | Carelink 2090 Programmer Firmware | All versions |
| Medtronic | Carelink 9790 Programmer Firmware | All versions |
| Medtronic | 29901 Encore Programmer Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-347-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-347-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18984?
Medtronic CareLink and Encore Programmers
do not encrypt or do not sufficiently encrypt sensitive
PII and PHI information while at rest .
How severe is CVE-2018-18984?
CVE-2018-18984 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18984?
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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