# CVE-2016-5686: Johnson & Johnson Animas OneTouch Ping devices mishandle acknowledgements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authenticati

- 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 mishandle acknowledgements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a custom communication protocol.

## 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
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/884840
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93351

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