CVE-2017-14454: Multiple exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities exists in the PubNub message handler for the "control" ch

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HIGH 8.5MITIGATE

CVE-2017-14454 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting hub firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities exists in the PubNub message handler for the "control" channel of Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. Specially crafted replies received from the PubNub service can cause buffer overflows on a global section overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker should impersonate PubNub and answer an HTTPS GET request to trigger this vulnerability. The `strcpy` at [18] overflows the buffer `insteon_pu

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2023-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: insteon

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-12 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

insteon hub firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1012

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1012

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-14454?

hub firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14454 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14454 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-14454 affect?

CVE-2017-14454 affects hub firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Multiple exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities exists in the PubNub message handler for the "control" channel of Insteon Hub running firmware version 1012. Specially crafted replies received from the PubNub service can cause buffer ov

How urgent is CVE-2017-14454?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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