CVE-2020-8997
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CVE-2020-8997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Older generation Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors allow remote attackers within close proximity to enable write access to memory via a specific NFC unlock command. NOTE: The vulnerability is not present in the FreeStyle Libre 14-day in the U.S (announced in August 2018) and FreeStyle Libre 2 outside the U.S (announced in October 2018).. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Older generation Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors allow remote attackers within close proximity to enable write access to memory via a specific NFC unlock command. NOTE: The vulnerability is not present in the FreeStyle Libre 14-day in the U.S (announced in August 2018) and FreeStyle Libre 2 outside the U.S (announced in October 2018).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott | Freestyle Libre Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-112Third Party Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-112Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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