CVE-2017-14018
CVE-2017-14018 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ethicon Endo-surgery Generator Gen11 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Ethicon Endo-surgery Generator Gen11 Firmware
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Description
An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all versions released before November 29, 2017. The security authentication mechanism used between the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 and single-patient use products can be bypassed, allowing for unauthorized devices to be connected to the generator, which could result in a loss of integrity or availability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-14018?
- An improper authentication issue was discovered in Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11, all versions released before November 29, 2017. The security authentication mechanism used between the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 and single-patient use products can be bypassed, allowing for unauthorized devices to be connected to the generator, which could result in a loss of integrity or availability.
- How severe is CVE-2017-14018?
- CVE-2017-14018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-14018 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-14018?
- CVE-2017-14018 affects Ethicon Endo-surgery Generator Gen11 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-14018?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-14018 published?
- CVE-2017-14018 was published on 2017-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:ethicon:endo-surgery_generator_gen11_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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