CVE-2020-29438 (GCVE-0-2020-29438)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-11-30 21:24 – Updated: 2024-08-04 16:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 have key fobs that accept firmware updates without signature verification. This allows attackers to construct firmware that retrieves an unlock code from a secure enclave chip.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-model-x-hack-bl… | x_refsource_MISC |
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