CVE-2024-9834
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.3 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-9834 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting certain medical ventilators. The issue involves inadequate data protection on the ventilator's serial interface, which could enable an attacker to intercept and manipulate messages. This may lead to unauthorized information disclosure and unexpected impacts on device settings and performance. The specific consequences of this vulnerability could pose significant risks to patient safety and treatment effectiveness. Healthcare organizations and medical device manufacturers are advised to address this issue promptly by implementing appropriate security controls and updating affected devices.
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Affected Vendors
- Baxter International Inc.