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_init_event, at 0x9d01ea88, the value for the `s_event_offset` 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 |
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Insteon Hub | =1012 | |
Insteon Hub | =2245-222 |
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CVE-2017-16327 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation through a buffer overflow.
To fix CVE-2017-16327, update the Insteon Hub firmware to a version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
The risks associated with CVE-2017-16327 include unauthorized access and control of the Insteon Hub through specially crafted messages.
CVE-2017-16327 affects the Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012.
Yes, CVE-2017-16327 can be exploited remotely through the PubNub message handler.