CVE-2016-5686 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication on Animas OneTouch Ping insulin pumps by exploiting mishandled acknowledgements in the communication protocol.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-5686?

CVE-2016-5686 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices mishandle acknowledgements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a custom communication protocol.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Animas Onetouch Ping Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5686 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2016-5686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53v9-44m6-4qm5.

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