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CVE-2017-14018
MEDIUM · CVSS 4.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-12-05T23:29:00.217 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:05:26.983

Summary

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.

Affected products

ethicon — endo-surgery_generator_gen11_firmware

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References

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