CVE-2017-14018

Name: CVE-2017-14018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-05T23:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14018 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ethicon	Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101978Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-332-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101978Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-332-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14018?

How severe is CVE-2017-14018?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14018 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14018?

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Source: NVD / NIST