CVE-2017-16279

Description

Multiple exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the PubNub message handler for the "cc" channel of Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. Specially crafted commands sent through the PubNub service can cause a stack-based buffer overflow overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker should send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability. In cmd s_net, at 0x9d0181a4, the value for the `port` key is copied using `strcpy` to the buffer at `$sp+0x280`.This buffer is 16 bytes large, sending anything longer will cause a buffer overflow.

Category

9.9
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Insteon Hub
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0483 third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16279?
CVE-2017-16279 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16279?
To fix CVE-2017-16279, 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-2017-16279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16279 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16279?
CVE-2017-16279 affects Insteon Hub.
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