CVE-2026-3556: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Philips Hue Bridge
CVE-2026-3556 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Philips Hue Bridge, specifically in the hk_hap_pair_storage_put function. It allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied data length. The vulnerability affects version 1.73.1973146020 of the Philips Hue Bridge firmware. It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation information is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Philips Hue Bridge arises from a lack of proper length validation when copying user-supplied data into a fixed-length heap buffer within the hk_hap_pair_storage_put function. This heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) can be triggered by a network-adjacent attacker without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution in the context of the HomeKit service. The affected firmware version is 1.73.1973146020. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated, network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Philips Hue Bridge device, compromising the HomeKit service context. This can lead to full control over the device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the Philips Hue Bridge to trusted networks only and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-3556: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Philips Hue Bridge
Description
CVE-2026-3556 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Philips Hue Bridge, specifically in the hk_hap_pair_storage_put function. It allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied data length. The vulnerability affects version 1.73.1973146020 of the Philips Hue Bridge firmware. It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation information is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.0
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Philips Hue Bridge arises from a lack of proper length validation when copying user-supplied data into a fixed-length heap buffer within the hk_hap_pair_storage_put function. This heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) can be triggered by a network-adjacent attacker without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution in the context of the HomeKit service. The affected firmware version is 1.73.1973146020. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated, network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Philips Hue Bridge device, compromising the HomeKit service context. This can lead to full control over the device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the Philips Hue Bridge to trusted networks only and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-04T19:42:32.733Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b47ac82f860ef943b2172f
Added to database: 3/13/2026, 8:59:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:24:30 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 11:59:18 AM
Views: 103
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