Insteon Hub 1012 HTTP Server host memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Insteon Hub 1012. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HTTP Server. Performing a manipulation of the argument host as part of HTTP Request results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16338. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Insteon Hub 1012 (Network Management Software). This affects an unknown function of the component HTTP Server. The manipulation of the argument host as part of a HTTP Request leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An attacker could send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability in Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. At 0x9d01bad0 the value for the host key is copied using strcpy to the buffer at 0xa00016e0. This buffer is 32 bytes large, sending anything longer will cause a buffer overflow.

The bug was discovered 06/19/2018. The weakness was published 08/02/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-16338 since 10/30/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 44 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-122536, VDB-122537, VDB-122538 and VDB-122539. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/30/2017 🔍
06/19/2018 +231 days 🔍
08/02/2018 +43 days 🔍
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08/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2023 +1730 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16338 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16338
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122535
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2018 07:20
Updated: 04/29/2023 10:58
Changes: 08/03/2018 07:20 (60), 03/12/2020 19:20 (1), 04/29/2023 10:58 (12)
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