CVE-2017-14018

4.8 mediumEPSS 0.4%

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.

Severity

CVSS 3.0

4.8 medium

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

EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 30% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-287
Published: 2017-12-05
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

ethicon:endo-surgery_generator_gen11_firmware

References

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

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