CVE-2017-12712
Published: Apr 25, 2018
Modified: Sep 17, 2024
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Abbott Laboratories | Accent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI. | affected All versions of pacemakers manufactured prior to August 28, 2017 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
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