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CVE-2017-12712: The authentication algorithm in Abbott Laboratories pacemakers manufactured prior to Aug 28, 2017, which in...

The authentication algorithm in Abbott Laboratories pacemakers manufactured prior to Aug 28, 2017, which involves an authentication key and time stamp, can be compromised or bypassed, which may allow a nearby attacker to issue unauthorized commands to the pacemaker via RF communications. CVSS v3 base score: 7.5, CVSS vector string: AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Abbott has developed a firmware update to help mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Certain Abbott pacemakers made before August 28, 2017 used an authentication design that could be bypassed. A nearby attacker with RF access might send unauthorized commands. Abbott developed a firmware update to reduce this risk. Exposure is limited to Abbott Accent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI pacemakers manufactured before August 28, 2017. Organizations without verified firmware status have uncertain residual risk. Prioritize as high for healthcare environments managing affected implants. The issue concerns patient-impacting device commands, but remediation must be coordinated through approved medical workflows rather than general IT patching. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether affected Abbott pacemakers are present in patient or clinic inventories.; Apply Abbott's firmware update through authorized clinical and vendor processes.; Follow ICS-CERT and Abbott guidance for patient safety and operational handling..

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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Abbott LaboratoriesAccent/Anthem, Accent MRI, Assurity/Allure, and Assurity MRI.All versions of pacemakers manufactured prior to August 28, 2017Listed
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Improper Authentication

Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.