CVE-2017-12712

Name: CVE-2017-12712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-25T13:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12712 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abbott	Accent Firmware	< f0b.0e.7e
Abbott	Anthem Firmware	< f0b.0e.7e
Abbott	Accent Mri Firmware	< f10.08.6c
Abbott	Accent St Firmware	< f10.08.6c
Abbott	Assurity Firmware	< f14.07.80
Abbott	Allure Firmware	< f14.07.80
Abbott	Assurity Mri Firmware	< f17.01.49

References

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12712?

How severe is CVE-2017-12712?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12712 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12712?

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Source: NVD / NIST