CVE-2017-14018

Description

An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all versions released before November 29, 2017. The security authentication mechanism used between the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 and single-patient use products can be bypassed, allowing for unauthorized devices to be connected to the generator, which could result in a loss of integrity or availability.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101978 third party advisory vdb entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-332-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14018?
CVE-2017-14018 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14018?
To fix CVE-2017-14018, 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-2017-14018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-14018 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-14018?
CVE-2017-14018 affects n/a Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11.
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