CVE-2017-12714
CVE-2017-12714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abbott Accent Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-920.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-920
- Affected product: Abbott Accent Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12714?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12714?
- CVE-2017-12714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12714 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12714?
- CVE-2017-12714 primarily affects Abbott Accent Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12714?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-12714 published?
- CVE-2017-12714 was published on 2018-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:anthem_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_mri_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:accent_st_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:assurity_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:allure_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abbott:assurity_mri_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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