CVE-2024-48970 (CVSS 9.3)

Description

The ventilator's microcontroller lacks memory protection. An attacker could connect to the internal JTAG interface and read or write to flash memory using an off-the-shelf debugging tool, which could disrupt the function of the device and/or cause unauthorized information disclosure.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.3

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1191 CWE-1191

References

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-24-319-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48970? +

The ventilator's microcontroller lacks memory protection. An attacker could connect to the internal JTAG interface and read or write to flash memory using an off-the-shelf debugging tool, which could disrupt the function of the device and/or cause unauthorized information disclosure. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-48970? +

CVE-2024-48970 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.3 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-48970? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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