The vulnerabilities, called URGENT/11, allow attacks to occur undetected and may be interpreted by the affected device as normal and benign network communications, making it invisible to existing security measures, according to the agency.
URGENT 11 cybersecurity vulnerabilities could affect medtech
Cybersecurity researchers have identified 11 vulnerabilities that could allow anyone to remotely take control of an imaging system, an infusion pump or an anesthesia machine, according to the FDA. More types of devices may be affected as well.