Unintended Impacts on Device Settings and Performance Due to Improper Data Protection on Serial Interface
CVE-2024-9834
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What is CVE-2024-9834?
This vulnerability arises from insufficient data protection mechanisms on the serial interface of specific medical ventilators. An attacker exploiting this flaw could manipulate the communication between the device and external systems, allowing for unauthorized access to sensitive information or potential alterations to device settings. Such interference poses significant risks to patient safety and device reliability, highlighting the importance of securing communication channels in critical healthcare equipment.