Advisory Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Philips Hue Bridge. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the hk_hap_pair_storage_put function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the HomeKit service.

Fixed in Bridge v2 Software version 1975170000
https://www.philips-hue.com/en-ca/support/release-notes/bridge

• 2025-11-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2026-03-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2026-03-06 - Advisory Updated