CVE-2023-34402

Name: CVE-2023-34402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-13T23:15:09.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34402 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Inside file is encapsulate another file, which service will drop during processing. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Inside file is encapsulate another file, which service will drop during processing. Due to missed checks, attacker can achieve Arbitrary File Write with service speech rights.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mercedes-Benz	Headunit Ntg6 Mercedes-Benz User Experience	<= 2021

References

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

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34402?

How severe is CVE-2023-34402?

CVE-2023-34402 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34402?

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Source: NVD / NIST