VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-14018

CVSS score4.8 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.36%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2017-12-05

Last modified2026-06-17

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

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-287: Improper Authentication

Primary references

ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov — Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource