CVE-2017-14797

Description

Lack of Transport Encryption in the public API in Philips Hue Bridge BSB002 SW 1707040932 allows remote attackers to read API keys (and consequently bypass the pushlink protection mechanism, and obtain complete control of the connected accessories) by leveraging the ability to sniff HTTP traffic on the local intranet network.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tiferrei.com/philips-we-need-to-talk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14797?
CVE-2017-14797 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14797?
To fix CVE-2017-14797, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-14797 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-14797 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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