CVE-2017-16342 — CRITICAL (9.9)

Vulnerability Description

An attacker could send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability in Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. At 0x9d01c254 the value for the s_vol_dim_delta key is copied using strcpy to the buffer at 0xa0000514. This buffer is 4 bytes large, sending anything longer will cause a buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insteon	Hub Firmware	1012
Insteon	Hub	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0484ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0484ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16342?

CVE-2017-16342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). An attacker could send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability in Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. At 0x9d01c254 the value for the s_vol_dim_delta key is copied using str...

How severe is CVE-2017-16342?

CVE-2017-16342 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16342?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Insteon Hub Firmware, Insteon Hub.