PT-2018-5443 · Abbott Laboratories · Pacemaker

Published 2018-04-25 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2017-12712

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Abbott Laboratories pacemakers versions prior to Aug 28, 2017

Description: The authentication algorithm in the pacemakers can be compromised or bypassed, allowing a nearby attacker to issue unauthorized commands via RF communications. This involves an authentication key and time stamp.

Recommendations: For pacemakers manufactured prior to Aug 28, 2017, apply the firmware update developed by Abbott to help mitigate the identified issue.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-12712

Affected Products

Pacemaker

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12712 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-12712 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/100523 · Note