CVE-2023-34402: headunit ntg6 Memory Corruption (CVSS 7.7)

Description

Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Inside file is encapsulate another file, which service will drop during processing. Due to missed checks, attacker can achieve Arbitrary File Write with service speech rights.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mercedes-benz	headunit_ntg6_mercedes-benz_user_experience	< 2021

References

Other References

https://securelist.com/mercedes-benz-head-unit-security-research/115218/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34402? +

Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Inside file is encapsulate another file, which service will drop during processing. Due to missed checks, attacker can achieve Arbitrary File Write with service speech rights. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-34402? +

CVE-2023-34402 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34402? +

CVE-2023-34402 affects products from mercedes-benz, specifically: headunit_ntg6_mercedes-benz_user_experience. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-34402? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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