CVE-2018-8849
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Medtronic N'Vision Clinician Programmer 8840 N'Vision Clinician Programme and 8870 N'Vision removable Application Card do not encrypt PII and PHI while at rest.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Medtronic N'Vision Clinician Programmer 8840 N'Vision Clinician Programme and 8870 N'Vision removable Application Card do not encrypt PII and PHI 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 | N\'Vision 8840 Firmware | All versions |
| Medtronic | N\'Vision 8870 Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104213Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104213Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-137-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8849?
Medtronic N'Vision Clinician Programmer 8840 N'Vision Clinician Programme and 8870 N'Vision removable Application Card do not encrypt PII and PHI while at rest.
How severe is CVE-2018-8849?
CVE-2018-8849 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8849?
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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