What is the severity of CVE-2017-16257?

CVE-2017-16257 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution through stack-based buffer overflows.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16257?

To fix CVE-2017-16257, upgrade the Insteon Hub firmware to a version beyond 1012 that addresses these buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-16257?

CVE-2017-16257 affects users running Insteon Hub firmware version 1012.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16257?

CVE-2017-16257 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted commands.

Can CVE-2017-16257 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-16257 can be exploited remotely through the PubNub message handler.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-16257

critical

9.9

CWE

787 121 119

11/1/2023

9/4/2025

CVE-2017-16257: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 11 2023(Updated: )

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 sn_sx, at 0x9d014f28, the value for the `cmd3` key is copied using `strcpy` to the buffer at `$sp+0x2b0`.This buffer is 32 bytes large, sending anything longer will cause a buffer overflow.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Insteon Hub	=1012
Insteon Hub

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0483

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16257?
CVE-2017-16257 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution through stack-based buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16257?
To fix CVE-2017-16257, upgrade the Insteon Hub firmware to a version beyond 1012 that addresses these buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-16257?
CVE-2017-16257 affects users running Insteon Hub firmware version 1012.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16257?
CVE-2017-16257 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted commands.
Can CVE-2017-16257 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16257 can be exploited remotely through the PubNub message handler.

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