CVE-2017-5251 Weak cryptography in Insteon Hub Firmware
Attackers can intercept unencrypted radio communications between the Insteon Hub and connected devices, exposing sensitive data and allowing unauthorized control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5251?
CVE-2017-5251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insteon Hub Firmware, published on 22 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In version 1012 and prior of Insteon's Insteon Hub, the radio transmissions used for communication between the hub and connected devices are not encrypted.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Insteon Insteon Hub Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Insteon Hub Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7p3-wrmf-pg65.