This vulnerability allows physical attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Tesla vehicles. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ice_updater update mechanism. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied firmware. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-17463.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4, but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 8 products from tesla, from tesla, from tesla and 5 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-03-29T19:15:17.013
2024-11-21T07:18:48.747
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | tesla | model_3_firmware | < 2022.16.0.3 | Yes |
| Hardware | tesla | model_3 | - | No |
| Operating System | tesla | model_s_firmware | < 2022.16.0.3 | Yes |
| Hardware | tesla | model_s | - | No |
| Operating System | tesla | model_x_firmware | < 2022.16.0.3 | Yes |
| Hardware | tesla | model_x | - | No |
| Operating System | tesla | model_y_firmware | < 2022.16.0.3 | Yes |
| Hardware | tesla | model_y | - | No |
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