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.
Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-19765 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.
Fixes

Solution

A firmware update to eliminates these vulnerabilities has been developed by Medtronic and is available by updating the MyCareLink Smartapp via the associated mobile application store. Upgrading to the latest v5.2 mobile application version will ensure the Patient Reader is also updated on next use. The user’s smart phone must be updated to the following operating system version for the patches to be applied: iOS 10 and above; Android 6.0 and above. Medtronic has released additional patient focused information https://www.medtronic.com/security : https://www.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins.html https://www.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins.html


Workaround

In response to these vulnerabilities, Medtronic has applied additional controls for monitoring and responding to improper use of the MCL Smart Patient Reader: * Medtronic has implemented enhanced integrity validation (EIV) technology, which provides early detection and real-time mitigation of known vulnerability exploitation attempts. * Medtronic has also implemented advanced detection system technology, which enables device-level logging and monitoring of all device activity and behavior. Medtronic recommends that users take additional defensive measures to minimize risk. Specifically, users should: * Maintain good physical control over home monitors. * This includes only using home monitors in private environments such as a home, apartment, or otherwise physically controlled environment. * Use only home monitors obtained directly from your healthcare provider or a Medtronic representative. * Patients should ensure that the operating system of their mobile phone is updated to the latest version of the available Android or Apple iOS operating system. Report any concerning behavior regarding these products to your healthcare provider or a Medtronic representative.

History

Thu, 22 May 2025 19:45:00 +0000

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Description Medtronic MyCareLink Smart 25000 all versions are 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. 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.
Title Medtronic MyCareLink Smart Time-of-check Time-of-use Race Condition
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2025-05-22T19:39:10.747Z

Reserved: 2020-10-19T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2020-27252

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2020-12-14T20:15:12.717

Modified: 2025-05-22T20:15:21.600

Link: CVE-2020-27252

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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