Vulnerability Description
The physical IoT device of the AliveCor's KardiaMobile, a smartphone-based personal electrocardiogram (EKG) has no encryption for its data-over-sound protocols. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read patient EKG results or create a denial-of-service condition by emitting sounds at similar frequencies as the device, disrupting the smartphone microphone’s ability to accurately read the data. To carry out this attack, the attacker must be close (less than 5 feet) to pick up and emit sound waves.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alivecor | Kardiamobile Firmware | - |
| Alivecor | Kardiamobile | - |
| Alivecor | Kardiamobile 6L Firmware | - |
| Alivecor | Kardiamobile 6L | - |
| Alivecor | Kardiamobile Card Firmware | - |
| Alivecor | Kardiamobile Card | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-298-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-298-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-41627?
CVE-2022-41627 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The physical IoT device of the AliveCor's KardiaMobile, a smartphone-based personal electrocardiogram (EKG) has no encryption for its data-over-sound protocols. Exploiting this vulnerability could al...
How severe is CVE-2022-41627?
CVE-2022-41627 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-41627?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alivecor Kardiamobile Firmware, Alivecor Kardiamobile, Alivecor Kardiamobile 6L Firmware, Alivecor Kardiamobile 6L, Alivecor Kardiamobile Card Firmware.