CVE-2017-16265 describes multiple critical buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the PubNub message handler of Insteon Hub firmware version 1012. Specifically, a stack-based buffer overflow occurs when specially crafted commands, particularly those with an oversized 'grp' key value, are sent via the PubNub service. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.9 (Critical), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low complexity and authenticated access, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the EPSS score is low, suggesting a low probability of exploitation in the wild, there is currently no public exploit code available, nor any significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1012CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:insteon:hub_firmware:1012:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.