8.8
HIGH
CVE-2017-12712
Abbott Pacemakers Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

April 25, 2018, 1:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-12712 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Abbott accent_firmware
2 Abbott anthem_firmware
3 Abbott accent_mri_firmware
4 Abbott accent_st_firmware
5 Abbott assurity_firmware
6 Abbott allure_firmware
7 Abbott assurity_mri_firmware
8 Abbott accent
9 Abbott anthem
10 Abbott accent_mri
11 Abbott accent_st
12 Abbott assurity
13 Abbott allure
14 Abbott assurity_mri
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2017-12712.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2017-12712 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 09, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE ICS-CERT CWE-287
  • CWE Remap by [email protected]

    Oct. 03, 2019

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CWE CWE-310 CWE-310 CWE-287
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 04, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01 No Types Assigned https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
    Added CWE CWE-310
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f0b.0e.7e OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:accent:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:anthem_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f0b.0e.7e OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:anthem:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_mri_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f10.08.6c OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:accent_mri:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_st_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f10.08.6c OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:accent_st:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:assurity_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f14.07.80 OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:assurity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:allure_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f14.07.80 OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:allure:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:abbott:assurity_mri_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) f17.01.49 OR cpe:2.3:h:abbott:assurity_mri:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 27, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523 [No Types Assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.08 }} 0.01%

score

0.31031

percentile

CVSS30 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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