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VAR-201712-0254
Vulnerability from variot - Updated: 2025-04-20 23:42An 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. The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11 is a host of ultrasound HF surgical integrated systems deployed in the healthcare and public health sectors. Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11 is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass the authentication mechanism and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks. All versions of Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 are vulnerable. Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator Gen11 is an internal and surgical device produced by Ethicon Endo-Surgery in the United States
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