Vulnerability · Published Dec 14, 2020 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2020-27252Medtronic MyCareLink Smart Time-of-check Time-of-use Race Condition
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Smart Model 25000 Patient Reader from Medtronic. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.8% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)3.8%top 9.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Medtronic MyCareLink Smart 25000 is vulnerable to a race condition in the MCL Smart Patient Reader software update system, which allows unsigned firmware to be uploaded and executed on the Patient Reader. If exploited, an attacker could remotely execute code on the MCL Smart Patient Reader device, leading to control of the device.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic | Smart Model 25000 Patient Reader | All versions |
Weakness: CWE-367 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H