CVE-2017-2898

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the signature verification of the firmware update functionality of Circle with Disney. Specially crafted network packets can cause an unsigned firmware to be installed in the device resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a series of packets to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Circle Media Circle
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0405 third party advisory exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2898?
CVE-2017-2898 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2898?
To fix CVE-2017-2898, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2898 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2898 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2898?
CVE-2017-2898 affects Circle Media Circle.
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