CVE-2020-8997

Description

Older generation Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors allow remote attackers within close proximity to enable write access to memory via a specific NFC unlock command. NOTE: The vulnerability is not present in the FreeStyle Libre 14-day in the U.S (announced in August 2018) and FreeStyle Libre 2 outside the U.S (announced in October 2018).

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-112 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8997?
CVE-2020-8997 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8997?
To fix CVE-2020-8997, 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-2020-8997 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8997 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.
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