#VU108126 Heap-based buffer overflow in Tesla Model S - CVE-2024-6031

Vulnerability identifier: #VU108126

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6031

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tesla Model S
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Tesla

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of responses from AT commands. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tesla Model S: before 2024.2

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-261/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.