CVE-2017-14018 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101978 https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-332-01

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

LOW

Base Severity

4.8