CVE-2017-17107: Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 web cameras contain a hard-coded cat1029 password for the root user

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-17107 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pr115-204-p-rs firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 web cameras contain a hard-coded cat1029 password for the root user. The SONIX operating system's setup renders this password unchangeable and it can be used to access the device via a TELNET session.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2017-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zivif

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-19 02:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zivif pr115-204-p-rs firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.3.4.2103

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.4.2103

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-17107?

pr115-204-p-rs firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-17107 being exploited?

CVE-2017-17107 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-17107 affect?

CVE-2017-17107 affects pr115-204-p-rs firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 web cameras contain a hard-coded cat1029 password for the root user. The SONIX operating system's setup renders this password unchangeable and it can be used to access the device via a TELNET session.

How urgent is CVE-2017-17107?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-17106 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE Credentials for Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 Webcams can be obtained by an unauthenticated remote attacker
CVE-2017-17105 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 and V4.7.4.2121 (and possibly in-between versions) web cameras are vulnerable

References

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