CVE-2017-12712

HIGH

Abbott Pacemaker Firmware - Improper Authentication via RF Communications

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource x_refsource_misc
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0108
EPSS Percentile 61.0%
Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-287
Status published
Products (7)
abbott/accent_firmware < f0b.0e.7e
abbott/accent_mri_firmware < f10.08.6c
abbott/accent_st_firmware < f10.08.6c
abbott/allure_firmware < f14.07.80
abbott/anthem_firmware < f0b.0e.7e
abbott/assurity_firmware < f14.07.80
abbott/assurity_mri_firmware < f17.01.49
Published Apr 25, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026