CVE-2017-12712

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.74% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: Abbott Laboratories Accent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI.
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References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12712?
CVE-2017-12712 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12712?
To fix CVE-2017-12712, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12712 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12712 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12712?
CVE-2017-12712 affects Abbott Laboratories Accent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI..
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