CVE-2017-12712

State
Published
Severity
Not scored
Published
Apr 25, 2018
Updated
Sep 17, 2024
Reserved
Aug 9, 2017

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Description

The authentication algorithm in Abbott Laboratories pacemakers manufactured prior to Aug 28, 2017, which involves an authentication key and time stamp, can be compromised or bypassed, which may allow a nearby attacker to issue unauthorized commands to the pacemaker via RF communications. CVSS v3 base score: 7.5, CVSS vector string: AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Abbott has developed a firmware update to help mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.

Scores

The record has no CVSS score.

Weaknesses

  • CWE-287 Improper authentication CWE-287

Affected Products

ProductVersions
Accent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI.Abbott Laboratories
  • All versions of pacemakers manufactured prior to August 28, 2017Affected

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