CVE-2017-16307 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

CVE-2017-16307 was published by Talos on January 11, 2023, and affects Insteon Hub firmware version 1012.

Understanding CVE-2017-16307

This CVE involves buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the message handler of PubNub for the "cc" channel of Insteon Hub.

What is CVE-2017-16307?

The vulnerability allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary data by sending specially crafted commands through the PubNub service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-16307

The exploit requires an authenticated HTTP request, and successful attacks can lead to arbitrary data overwriting.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-16307

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The buffer overflow occurs in the cmd sn_exw at memory address 0x9d01b310, where the value of the

cmd1

key is copied to a buffer with a capacity of 100 bytes.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Insteon
Product: Hub
Affected Version: Not specified

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Base Score: 8.5 (High)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-16307 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
Restrict access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Insteon
Implement a robust patch management process