The vulnerability of microprogrammed medical device monitoring systems, such as the CMS8000 Patient Monitor and Epsimed MN-120, related to the incorrect provision of information to unauthorized individuals, allows a intruder to gain unauthorized access to protected information and carry out a “man-in-the-middle” type attack.

The vulnerability of the microprogrammed software used in medical devices for monitoring patient status, such as the CMS8000 Patient Monitor and Epsimed MN-120, stems from the unauthorized provision of information to individuals who are not authorized. This occurs due to the use of a rigidly code...