CVE-2017-12084 Auth bypass in Circle
Attackers can remotely enable an SSH server via API calls, creating a persistent backdoor on Circle with Disney devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12084?
CVE-2017-12084 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Circle, published on 7 Nov 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1. A specific set of network packets can remotely start an SSH server on the device, resulting in a persistent backdoor. An attacker can send an API call to enable the SSH server.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12084?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12084?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12084 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2017-12084 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12084 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Circle
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4px-6397-h93g.