CVE-2026-3561
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Philips Hue Bridge Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| philips | hue_bridge_v2_firmware | to 1975170000 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-3561 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Philips Hue Bridge device. It occurs specifically in the handling of PUT requests to the hk_hap characteristics endpoint. The flaw is due to improper validation of the length of user-supplied data before copying it into a heap-based buffer. Although exploiting this vulnerability requires authentication, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed by attackers who are network-adjacent.
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected device, potentially taking control of it.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can have severe impacts including full compromise of the Philips Hue Bridge device. An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely, which can lead to unauthorized control over the device.
- Confidentiality impact: High - attackers can access sensitive information.
- Integrity impact: High - attackers can modify device behavior or data.
- Availability impact: High - attackers can disrupt device functionality.
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