CVE-2017-14018

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.

• CWE-287
• CWE-287

• 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

Published

Dec 5, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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