VDB-11470 · Hacking Lightbulbs · OSVDB 100795

Philips Hue Lighting System Token improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Philips Hue Lighting System and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Token Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Philips Hue Lighting System (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Token Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The advisory summarizes:

The hue personal wireless system is available for purchase from the Apple Store and other outlets. Out of the box, the system comprises of wireless LED light bulbs and a wireless bridge. The light bulbs can be configured to any of 16 million colors.

The weakness was published 08/13/2013 by Nitesh Dhanjani as Hacking Lightbulbs as not defined blog post (Website). The advisory is available at dhanjani.com. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (100795†). Additional details are provided at dhanjani.com. Similar entry is available at VDB-11471. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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08/13/2013 🔍
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12/12/2013 +121 days 🔍
03/28/2019 +1932 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: philips.ch

Advisory: Hacking Lightbulbs
Researcher: Nitesh Dhanjani
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11470
OSVDB: 100795

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2013 13:31
Updated: 03/28/2019 13:47
Changes: 12/12/2013 13:31 (47), 03/28/2019 13:47 (1)
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