CVE-2017-2898 Race condition in Circle

Critical 9.9 Published 7 Nov 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can install unsigned firmware via crafted packets due to a race condition in signature verification, leading to arbitrary code execution on Circle devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2898?

CVE-2017-2898 is a critical vulnerability in Circle, published on 7 Nov 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2898?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Meetcircle Circle With Disney Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2898?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2898 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2898 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2898 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhxp-xvr8-vwjm.