Buffer overflow in Medtronic Mycarelink Smart Model 25000

CVE-2020-25187

Medtronic MyCareLink Smart 25000 is  vulnerable when an authenticated attacker runs a debug command, which can be sent to the patient reader and cause a heap overflow event within the MCL Smart Patient Reader software stack. The heap overflow could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the MCL Smart Patient Reader, potentially leading to control of the device

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.038 (88.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25187?
CVE-2020-25187 is a high-severity vulnerability in Medtronic Mycarelink Smart Model 25000, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-25187?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.