CVE-2020-29440
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CVE-2020-29440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 do not perform certificate validation during an attempt to pair a new key fob with the body control module (BCM). This allows an attacker (who is inside a vehicle, or is otherwise able to send data over the CAN bus) to start and drive the vehicle with a spoofed key fob.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 do not perform certificate validation during an attempt to pair a new key fob with the body control module (BCM). This allows an attacker (who is inside a vehicle, or is otherwise able to send data over the CAN bus) to start and drive the vehicle with a spoofed key fob.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Model X Firmware | < 2020-11-23 |
References
- https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-model-x-hack-bluetooth/Exploit, Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-model-x-hack-bluetooth/Exploit, Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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