CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9633

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer issue exists in the Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876) chipset. This vulnerability affects several BMW, Ford, Infiniti, and Nissan models produced between 2009-2016, potentially allowing an attacker to execute remote code on the TCU's baseband radio processor.

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to system takeover, posing significant risks to the safety of vehicles and their users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software in affected vehicles and to monitor any security advisories from manufacturers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer issue was discovered in the Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876) chipset on BMW several models produced between 2009-2010, Ford a limited number of P-HEV vehicles, Infiniti 2013 JX35, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX60, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX60 Hybrid, Infiniti 2014-2015 QX50, Infiniti 2014-2015 QX50 Hybrid, Infiniti 2013 M37/M56, Infiniti 2014-2016 Q70, Infiniti 2014-2016 Q70L, Infiniti 2015-2016 Q70 Hybrid, Infiniti 2013 QX56, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX 80, and Nissan 2011-2015 Leaf. A vulnerability in the temporary mobile subscriber identity (TMSI) may allow an attacker to access and control memory. This may allow remote code execution on the baseband radio processor of the TCU.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS