CVE-2017-2898

Name: CVE-2017-2898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-07T16:29:00.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2898 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Meetcircle	Circle With Disney Firmware	2.0.1

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0405Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0405Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2898?

How severe is CVE-2017-2898?

CVE-2017-2898 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2898?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST