VDB-117090 · CVE-2017-12714 · BID 100523

Abbott Pacemaker RF Wake-Up access control

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5.6	$5k-$25k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Abbott Pacemaker. The affected element is an unknown function of the component RF Wake-Up. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-12714. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available. This vulnerability has historical importance owing to its background and reception. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Abbott Pacemaker (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component RF Wake-Up. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Abbott Laboratories pacemakers manufactured prior to Aug 28, 2017 do not restrict or limit the number of correctly formatted "RF wake-up" commands that can be received, which may allow a nearby attacker to repeatedly send commands to reduce pacemaker battery life. CVSS v3 base score: 5.3, CVSS vector string: AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Abbott has developed a firmware update to help mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.

The bug was discovered 08/29/2017. The weakness was published 04/25/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-12714 since 08/09/2017. The attack can only be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/31/2020). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100523†). Similar entries are available at VDB-117089 and VDB-117091. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Abbott

Name

Pacemaker

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/09/2017 🔍
08/28/2017 +19 days 🔍
08/29/2017 +1 days 🔍
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04/25/2018 +238 days 🔍
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04/26/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/31/2020 +645 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-12714 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12714
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117090
SecurityFocus: 100523 - Multiple Abbott Pacemakers Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/26/2018 08:51
Updated: 01/31/2020 15:18
Changes: 04/26/2018 08:51 (61), 01/31/2020 15:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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