CVE-2011-3386: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9w6r-m8w5-8xw6
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-3386 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2011-3386 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-3386
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9w6r-m8w5-8xw6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-3386

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2011-3386, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Unspecified vulnerability in Medtronic Paradigm wireless insulin pump 512, 522, 712, and 722 allows remote attackers to modify the delivery of an insulin bolus dose and cause a denial of service (adverse human health effects) via unspecified vectors involving wireless communications and knowledge of the device's serial number, as demonstrated by Jerome Radcliffe at the Black Hat USA conference in August 2011. NOTE: the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue, saying "we believe the risk of deliberate, malicious, or unauthorized manipulation of medical devices is extremely low... we strongly believe it would be extremely difficult for a third-party to wirelessly tamper with your insulin pump... you would be able to detect tones on the insulin pump that weren't intentionally programmed and could intervene accordingly."

References

NVD — CVE-2011-3386 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3386
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/696... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69643
sixuntilme.com/blog2/2011/08/hacke... WEB
http://sixuntilme.com/blog2/2011/08/hacked_jay_radcliffe_insulin_p.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.darkreading.com/security/vulnerabilities/231300312/getting-root-on-the-human-body.html
www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/08/04/... WEB
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/08/04/insulin-pumps-vulnerable-to-hacking/?test=faces
www.hanselman.com/blog/hackerscankill... WEB
http://www.hanselman.com/blog/HackersCanKillDiabeticsWithInsulinPumpsFromAHalfMileAwayUmNoFactsVsJournalisticFearMongering.aspx
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/231600265
www.loop-blog.com/blog_full_post WEB
http://www.loop-blog.com/Blog_Full_Post?id=a09C000000Dbz3JIAR
www.scmagazineus.com/black-hat-insulin-p... WEB
http://www.scmagazineus.com/black-hat-insulin-pumps-can-be-hacked/article/209106

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3386?
CVE-2011-3386 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2011-3386?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-3386?
CVE-2011-3386 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-3386?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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