PatchTheCVECVE-2017-17761: An issue was discovered on Ichano AtHome IP Camera devices
CVE-2017-17761 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting athome ip camera firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered on Ichano AtHome IP Camera devices. The device runs the "noodles" binary - a service on port 1300 that allows a remote (LAN) unauthenticated user to run arbitrary commands. This binary requires the "system" XML element for specifying the command. For example, a <system>id</system> command results in a <system_ack>ok</system_ack> response.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: 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 | 7.5% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2017-12-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2017-17761?
athome ip camera firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-17761 being exploited?
CVE-2017-17761 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-2017-17761 affect?
CVE-2017-17761 affects athome ip camera firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered on Ichano AtHome IP Camera devices. The device runs the "noodles" binary - a service on port 1300 that allows a remote (LAN) unauthenticated user to run arbitrary commands. This binary requires the "system" XML eleme
How urgent is CVE-2017-17761?
Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action