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CVE-2017-12084: A backdoor vulnerability exists in remote control functionality of Circle with Disney running firmware 2.0.1.

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.

HighCVSS 8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

Circle with Disney firmware 2.0.1 includes a backdoor in remote control functionality. An attacker who can make the relevant network/API interaction could turn on SSH and leave persistent remote access on the device. Business urgency depends on whether any Circle devices are still present, reachable, or connected to sensitive networks.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority only where affected devices exist. This is an older IoT vulnerability, but persistent remote access on a network-connected device can create a foothold and should be eliminated or isolated.

Technical view

The CVE describes network-triggered enabling of an SSH service through Circle remote control functionality. CVSS 3.0 is 8.0 high, with network attack vector, high complexity, high privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Circle with Disney devices running firmware 2.0.1. Risk rises if the device is reachable from untrusted networks, connected to sensitive internal segments, or still deployed without compensating controls.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The described impact is serious because successful abuse can start SSH and create persistent access, but the CVSS vector indicates high complexity and high privileges.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies Circle firmware 2.0.1 and a remote control path that can enable SSH. The bundle does not include patch details, exploit-in-the-wild evidence, or broader affected-version claims, so avoid extrapolating beyond the named firmware.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Circle with Disney devices and identify firmware 2.0.1 installations.
  • Check Circle Media or vendor guidance for firmware updates or retirement recommendations.
  • Remove affected devices from sensitive networks until remediation is confirmed.
  • Restrict device access to trusted management networks only.
  • Monitor for unexpected SSH service exposure on affected devices.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any Circle with Disney devices remain in the environment.
  • Record firmware versions and flag any device running 2.0.1.
  • Verify affected devices are not reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Check for unexpected enabled SSH service on affected devices.
  • Review CVE and Talos advisory details against asset inventory.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.36Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-12084Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Circle MediaCirclefirmware 2.0.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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