CVE-2019-10964 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-10964 affecting Medtronic MinMed 508 and Paradigm Series Insulin Pumps. Understand the risks, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
The Medtronic MinMed 508 and Medtronic Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pumps are vulnerable to unauthorized data manipulation due to a lack of proper authentication in their wireless RF communication protocol.
Understanding CVE-2019-10964
What is CVE-2019-10964?
The CVE-2019-10964 vulnerability affects Medtronic insulin pumps, allowing attackers in close proximity to manipulate data and potentially take control of insulin delivery.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10964
The vulnerability enables attackers to inject, replay, modify, or intercept data, posing a serious risk of altering pump settings and controlling insulin administration.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10964
Vulnerability Description
The affected Medtronic insulin pumps utilize a wireless RF communication protocol lacking proper authentication, making them susceptible to unauthorized data manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Medtronic MiniMed 508 pump All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 511 pump All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 512/712 pump All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 712E pump All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 515/715 pumps–All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 522/722 pump–All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 522K/722K pumps–All versions
- MiniMed Paradigm 523/723 pumps–Software versions 2.4A or lower
- MiniMed Paradigm 523K/723K pumps versions 2.4A or lower
- MiniMed Paradigm Veo 554/754 pumps–versions 2.6A or lower
- MiniMed Paradigm Veo 554CM and 754CM versions 2.7A or lower
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with physical proximity to the affected insulin pumps can exploit the vulnerability to manipulate data, potentially leading to unauthorized control over insulin delivery.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable wireless RF communication on the affected insulin pumps if not essential for treatment.
- Follow Medtronic's guidance on secure pump operation and data protection.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update pump software and firmware to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong physical security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the insulin pumps.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories and patches released by Medtronic to address the vulnerability.