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CVE-2020-6007

7.9 · HIGH

Philips Hue Bridge model 2.X prior to and including version 1935144020 contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow when handling a long ZCL string during the commissioning phase, resulting in a remote co…

Published Jan 23, 2020CWE-122EPSS 2.13%

Overview

CVE-2020-6007 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Philips Hue Bridge model 2.X prior to and including version 1935144020 contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow when handling a long ZCL string during the commissioning phase, resulting in a remote code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refresearch.checkpoint.com/2020/dont-be-silly-its-only-a-lightbulb/Refwww2.meethue.com/en-us/support/release-notes/bridgeRefresearch.checkpoint.com/2020/dont-be-silly-its-only-a-lightbulb/Refwww2.meethue.com/en-us/support/release-notes/bridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6007?

CVE-2020-6007 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-6007?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-6007?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-6007?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-6007 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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