# CVE-2016-5085: Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices do not properly generate random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-10-05 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices do not properly generate random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof meters by sniffing the network and then engaging in an authentication handshake.

## What to do

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## References

- https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/10/04/r7-2016-07-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-animas-onetouch-ping-insulin-pump
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-A9SQRS
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-16-279-01
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/884840
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93351

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