CVE-2016-5058 in Lightify Pro
Summary
by MITRE
OSRAM SYLVANIA Osram Lightify Pro through 2016-07-26 allows Zigbee replay.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-5058 affects OSRAM SYLVANIA Osram Lightify Pro lighting systems through July 26, 2016, representing a significant security flaw in IoT device communication protocols. This issue stems from inadequate protection mechanisms within the Zigbee-based wireless lighting control system, where the device fails to properly validate or authenticate incoming communication messages. The vulnerability specifically enables attackers to perform replay attacks against the Zigbee network, allowing them to capture and retransmit valid communication frames to manipulate the lighting system's behavior.
The technical flaw manifests in the absence of proper sequence number validation and message authentication codes within the Zigbee protocol implementation used by these lighting devices. Zigbee networks typically employ a security model that includes frame counter mechanisms to prevent replay attacks, but the Lightify Pro devices appear to lack robust implementation of these security features. This weakness creates a pathway for malicious actors to intercept legitimate commands sent to the lighting system and replay them at a later time to execute unauthorized actions such as turning lights on or off, adjusting brightness levels, or modifying color settings. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-310, which addresses cryptographic weaknesses and improper implementation of authentication mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential privacy breaches and security compromise of entire lighting networks. An attacker with access to the Zigbee network can not only control individual lights but potentially gain insights into building occupancy patterns through lighting usage analysis. In commercial or residential settings, this could lead to unauthorized surveillance or manipulation of lighting environments, particularly concerning sensitive areas like healthcare facilities, financial institutions, or private residences. The vulnerability also represents a broader concern for IoT ecosystem security, as it demonstrates how legacy lighting systems may lack adequate security implementations that could be exploited for lateral movement within connected environments.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on network-level protections including implementation of secure Zigbee network keys, regular firmware updates to address known security gaps, and deployment of network monitoring solutions to detect unusual communication patterns. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation to isolate IoT lighting systems from critical infrastructure and establish secure communication protocols that include proper message authentication and replay detection mechanisms. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under network infiltration techniques, specifically targeting the execution of unauthorized commands through protocol manipulation. Additionally, device manufacturers should implement robust cryptographic implementations including proper sequence number validation, message authentication codes, and secure key management practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future deployments.