High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 25, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-12712
CVE-2017-12712
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.
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Affected products
2- Range: <Aug 28, 2017
- Range: All versions of pacemakers manufactured prior to August 28, 2017
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/100523nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-241-01nvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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