CVE-2017-2898: An exploitable vulnerability exists in the signature verification of the firmware update functionality of Circ

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2017-2898 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting circle with disney firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2017-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: meetcircle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-07 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meetcircle circle with disney firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

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-2017-2898?

circle with disney firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2898 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2898 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-2017-2898 affect?

CVE-2017-2898 affects circle with disney firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 arbitr

How urgent is CVE-2017-2898?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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