CVE-2017-14018

MediumCVSS 4.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 4.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Weakness enumeration

CWE-287

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
n/aEthicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11

References

Timeline

Published
Dec 5, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2017-14018: Medium severity, CVSS 4.8 | Vulnix