Learn about CVE-2017-16313 affecting Insteon Hub firmware version 1012, allowing attackers to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
CVE-2017-16313 is a vulnerability affecting Insteon Hub firmware version 1012, leading to buffer overflow vulnerabilities in its PubNub message handler. Attackers can exploit this to overwrite data through a stack-based buffer overflow.
Understanding CVE-2017-16313
What is CVE-2017-16313?
The vulnerability in Insteon Hub firmware version 1012 allows attackers to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow by sending specially crafted commands through the PubNub service.
The Impact of CVE-2017-16313
The vulnerability enables attackers to overwrite arbitrary data, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-16313
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates