CVE-2016-5085

Description

Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices do not properly generate random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof meters by sniffing the network and then engaging in an authentication handshake.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.20% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/10/04/r7-2016-07-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-animas-onetouch-ping-insulin-pump third party advisory technical description mitigation
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9SQRS third party advisory us government resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-16-279-01
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/884840 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93351 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5085?
CVE-2016-5085 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5085?
To fix CVE-2016-5085, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5085 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5085 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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