CVE-2019-13535 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Medtronic Valleylab FT10 and LS10 Energy Platforms could allow unauthorized access to RFID security mechanism data.

Understanding CVE-2019-13535

This CVE identifies a flaw in the RFID security mechanism of specific Medtronic energy platforms, potentially leading to data exposure.

What is CVE-2019-13535?

The vulnerability in Medtronic Valleylab FT10 and LS10 Energy Platforms allows complete read access to RFID security mechanism data due to the absence of read protection.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13535

The lack of read protection in the affected versions enables unauthorized parties to access sensitive RFID security mechanism data, posing a risk of data compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13535

This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The RFID security mechanism data in Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform versions 2.1.0 and lower, 2.0.3 and lower, and Valleylab LS10 Energy Platform version 1.20.2 and lower lack read protection, allowing full read access to the data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform (VLFT10GEN)
Vendor: Medtronic
Versions Affected: 2.1.0 and lower, 2.0.3 and lower
Product: Valleylab LS10 Energy Platform (VLLS10GEN)
Vendor: Medtronic
Versions Affected: 1.20.2 and lower

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability by gaining complete read access to the RFID security mechanism data, potentially compromising sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-13535 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Regularly monitor system logs for any unusual activities that may indicate unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.
Educate users on best practices for data security and access control.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Medtronic to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.