CVE-2018-9322

Name: CVE-2018-9322
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-31T12:29:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9322 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Head Unit HU_NBT (aka Infotainment) component on BMW i Series, BMW X Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, and BMW 7 Series vehicles produced in 2012 through 2018 allows local attacks involving the USB or OBD-II interface. An attacker can bypass the code-signing protection mechanism for firmware updates, and consequently obtain a root shell.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Head Unit HU_NBT (aka Infotainment) component on BMW i Series, BMW X Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, and BMW 7 Series vehicles produced in 2012 through 2018 allows local attacks involving the USB or OBD-II interface. An attacker can bypass the code-signing protection mechanism for firmware updates, and consequently obtain a root shell.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bmw	Head Unit Hu Nbt Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://keenlab.tencent.com/en/Experimental_Security_Assessment_of_BMW_Cars_by_KeenLab.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/23/bmw_security_bugs/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://keenlab.tencent.com/en/Experimental_Security_Assessment_of_BMW_Cars_by_KeenLab.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/23/bmw_security_bugs/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9322?

How severe is CVE-2018-9322?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9322 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9322?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST