Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12712
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.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2017-12712
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:anthem_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_mri_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_st_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:assurity_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:allure_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:assurity_mri_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12712
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12712
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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8.3
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HIGH | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
6.5
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10.0
|
NIST | |
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12712
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by:
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-12712
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523
Multiple Abbott Pacemakers Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01
Abbott Laboratories’ Accent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI Pacemaker Vulnerabilities | CISAThird Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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