Auth bypass in Abbott Accent
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…
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.011 (61.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (US Government Resource, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12712?
- CVE-2017-12712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abbott Accent, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-04-25.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12712?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.