CVE-2024-37603: headunit ntg6 (CVSS 4.6)

Description

An issue was discovered in Mercedes Benz NTG (New Telematics Generation) 6. A possible type confusion exists in the user data import/export function of NTG 6 head units. To perform this attack, local access to the USB interface of the car is needed. With prepared data, an attacker can cause the User-Data service to fail. The failed service instance will restart automatically.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-843 CWE-843

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mercedes-benz	headunit_ntg6_mercedes-benz_user_experience	All

References

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37603? +

An issue was discovered in Mercedes Benz NTG (New Telematics Generation) 6. A possible type confusion exists in the user data import/export function of NTG 6 head units. To perform this attack, local access to the USB interface of the car is needed. With prepared data, an attacker can cause the User-Data service to fail. The failed service instance will restart automatically. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-37603? +

CVE-2024-37603 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37603? +

CVE-2024-37603 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-2024-37603? +

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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