What is the severity of CVE-2017-16339?

The severity of CVE-2017-16339 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16339?

To fix CVE-2017-16339, update the Insteon Hub firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-16339?

CVE-2017-16339 specifically affects the Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012.

Can CVE-2017-16339 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-16339 can be exploited remotely by sending an authenticated HTTP request to the Insteon Hub.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16339?

CVE-2017-16339 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when an attacker sends overly long input to the URI key.

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CVE-2017-16339

critical

9.9

CWE

120 119

2/8/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-16339: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 02 2018(Updated: )

An attacker could send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability in Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. At 0x9d01bb1c the value for the uri key is copied using strcpy to the buffer at 0xa00016a0. This buffer is 64 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://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0484

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16339?
The severity of CVE-2017-16339 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16339?
To fix CVE-2017-16339, update the Insteon Hub firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-16339?
CVE-2017-16339 specifically affects the Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012.
Can CVE-2017-16339 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16339 can be exploited remotely by sending an authenticated HTTP request to the Insteon Hub.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16339?
CVE-2017-16339 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when an attacker sends overly long input to the URI key.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16339?
The severity of CVE-2017-16339 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16339?
To fix CVE-2017-16339, update the Insteon Hub firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-16339?
CVE-2017-16339 specifically affects the Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012.
Can CVE-2017-16339 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16339 can be exploited remotely by sending an authenticated HTTP request to the Insteon Hub.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16339?
CVE-2017-16339 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when an attacker sends overly long input to the URI key.