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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-8997

Older generation Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors allow remote attackers within close proximity to enable write access to memory via a specific NFC unlock command. NOTE: The vulnerability is not present...

Vulnerability Description

Older generation Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors allow remote attackers within close proximity to enable write access to memory via a specific NFC unlock command. NOTE: The vulnerability is not present in the FreeStyle Libre 14-day in the U.S (announced in August 2018) and FreeStyle Libre 2 outside the U.S (announced in October 2018).

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AbbottFreestyle Libre Firmware-
AbbottFreestyle Libre-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8997?

CVE-2020-8997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Older generation Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensors allow remote attackers within close proximity to enable write access to memory via a specific NFC unlock command. NOTE: The vulnerability is not present...

How severe is CVE-2020-8997?

CVE-2020-8997 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8997?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Abbott Freestyle Libre Firmware, Abbott Freestyle Libre.