CVE-2017-14018

low-risk

Published 2017-12-05

An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all versions released before November 29, 2017. The security authentication mechanism used between the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 and single-patient use products can be bypassed, allowing for unauthorized devices to be connected to the generator, which could result in a loss of integrity or availability.

Do I need to act?

0.14% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.8/10 Medium

PHYSICAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 Firmware

Affected Vendors

Ethicon

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101978

Third Party Advisory https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-332-01

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101978

Third Party Advisory https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-332-01

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low-risk

Severity 12/34 · Low

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal