CVE-2023-28904 (GCVE-0-2023-28904)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-28 15:37 – Updated: 2025-06-30 19:20
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Summary
A logic flaw leading to a RAM buffer overflow in the bootloader component of the MIB3 infotainment unit allows an attacker with physical access to the MIB3 ECU to bypass firmware signature verification and run arbitrary code in the infotainment system at boot process.
Severity ?
5.2 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-120 - Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Preh Car Connect GmbH (JOYNEXT GmbH) Volkswagen MIB3 infotainment system MIB3 OI MQB Affected: 0 , ≤ 0304 (custom)
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Credits
Danila Parnishchev from PCA Cyber Security (PCAutomotive) Polina Smirnova from PCA Cyber Security (PCAutomotive)
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