CVE-2017-5149

Name: CVE-2017-5149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T22:59:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.9/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5149 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in St. Jude Medical Merlin@home, versions prior to Version 8.2.2 (RF models: EX1150; Inductive models: EX1100; and Inductive models: EX1100 with MerlinOnDemand capability). EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in St. Jude Medical Merlin@home, versions prior to Version 8.2.2 (RF models: EX1150; Inductive models: EX1100; and Inductive models: EX1100 with MerlinOnDemand capability). The identities of the endpoints for the communication channel between the transmitter and St. Jude Medical's web site, Merlin.net, are not verified. This may allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to access or influence communications between the identified endpoints.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abbott	Merlin\@Home Firmware	<= 8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95331Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-009-01AMitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95331Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-009-01AMitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5149?

How severe is CVE-2017-5149?

CVE-2017-5149 has a CVSS score of 8.9/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5149?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5149?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST