Authentication Vulnerability in Medtronic 2090 Carelink Programmer

CVE-2018-5446

What is CVE-2018-5446?

The Medtronic 2090 Carelink Programmer has a significant security issue where sensitive per-product usernames and passwords are stored in a recoverable format. This flaw exposes the credentials to attackers who gain physical access to the device, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the software deployment network. The inherent weaknesses in the credential management practices pose serious risks in healthcare environments, necessitating immediate attention and remediation.

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