CVE-2011-3386 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify insulin delivery and cause denial of service via wireless communications using the device serial number.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-3386?

CVE-2011-3386 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Medtronic Paradigm wireless insulin pump 512, 522, 712, and 722 allows remote attackers to modify the delivery of an insulin bolus dose and cause a denial of service (adverse human health effects) via unspecified vectors involving wireless communications and knowledge of the device's serial number, as demonstrated by Jerome Radcliffe at the Black Hat USA conference in August 2011. NOTE: the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue, saying "we believe the risk of deliberate, malicious, or unauthorized manipulation of medical devices is extremely low... we strongly believe it would be extremely difficult for a third-party to wirelessly tamper with your insulin pump... you would be able to detect tones on the insulin pump that weren't intentionally programmed and could intervene accordingly."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3386?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Medtronic Paradigm Wireless Insulin Pump.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3386?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2011-3386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w6r-m8w5-8xw6.

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