#VU78363 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Tesla Model 3


Published: 2023-07-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78363

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32156

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tesla Model 3
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error-handling during the update process. A remote user on the local network can execute code in the context of Tesla's Gateway ECU.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-972/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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