What is the severity of CVE-2017-16295?

CVE-2017-16295 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and impact on the affected system.

How does CVE-2017-16295 affect Insteon Hub users?

CVE-2017-16295 affects Insteon Hub users by allowing attackers to execute code remotely through specially crafted PubNub messages.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16295?

To fix CVE-2017-16295, users should upgrade to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability as soon as possible.

What is the nature of the buffer overflow in CVE-2017-16295?

The nature of the buffer overflow in CVE-2017-16295 is that it leads to stack-based memory corruption, allowing an attacker to overwrite arbitrary data.

Can CVE-2017-16295 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-16295 can be exploited remotely through the PubNub messaging service, making it particularly dangerous.

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CVE-2017-16295

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9.9

CWE

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11/1/2023

8/4/2025

CVE-2017-16295: 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 s_schd, at 0x9d01a18c, the value for the `off` key is copied using `strcpy` to the buffer at `$sp+0x270`.This buffer is 16 bytes large, sending anything longer will cause a buffer overflow.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Insteon Hub Firmware	=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-2017-16295?
CVE-2017-16295 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and impact on the affected system.
How does CVE-2017-16295 affect Insteon Hub users?
CVE-2017-16295 affects Insteon Hub users by allowing attackers to execute code remotely through specially crafted PubNub messages.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16295?
To fix CVE-2017-16295, users should upgrade to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability as soon as possible.
What is the nature of the buffer overflow in CVE-2017-16295?
The nature of the buffer overflow in CVE-2017-16295 is that it leads to stack-based memory corruption, allowing an attacker to overwrite arbitrary data.
Can CVE-2017-16295 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16295 can be exploited remotely through the PubNub messaging service, making it particularly dangerous.

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