CVE-2017-12718

Name: CVE-2017-12718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-15T10:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12718 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Classic Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. A third-party component used in the pump does not verify input buffer size prior to copying, leading to a buffer overflow, allowing remote code execution on the target device. EPSS estimates a 13.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Classic Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Smiths Medical Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump, Version 1.1, 1.5, and 1.6. A third-party component used in the pump does not verify input buffer size prior to copying, leading to a buffer overflow, allowing remote code execution on the target device. The pump receives the potentially malicious input infrequently and under certain conditions, increasing the difficulty of exploitation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.02%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smiths-Medical	Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump	1.1
Smiths-Medical	Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump	1.5
Smiths-Medical	Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump	1.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100665Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43776/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100665Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02AThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43776/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12718?

How severe is CVE-2017-12718?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12718 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12718?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST