CVE-2026-3556 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

Philips Hue Bridge contains a heap-based buffer overflow caused by improper validation of user-supplied data length in hk_hap_pair_storage_put function, letting network-adjacent attackers execute arbitrary code without authentication.

Severity & Score

Impact

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially taking full control of the HomeKit service.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version of Philips Hue Bridge firmware.

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-154/

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TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 16, 2026

🟠 CVE-2026-3556 - High (8.8) Philips Hue Bridge HomeKit Pair-Setup Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Authentication is... 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-3556/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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