Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit
CVE-2026-3560

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Philips
Status
Hue Bridge
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-3560?

A vulnerability exists in the Philips Hue Bridge's HomeKit implementation, specifically within the hk_hap_pair_storage_put function, which listens on TCP port 8080. This flaw stems from inadequate validation of the length of incoming user data, leading to potential heap-based buffer overflow. An attacker situated on the same network can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially compromising its integrity without requiring authentication.

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Affected Version(s)

Hue Bridge 1.73.1973146020

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-158/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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