CVE-2024-6029: model s (CVSS 5)

Description

Tesla Model S Iris Modem Race Condition Firewall Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass the firewall on the Iris modem in affected Tesla Model S vehicles. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firewall service. The issue results from a failure to obtain the xtables lock. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass firewall rules. Was ZDI-CAN-23197.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-367 CWE-367

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tesla	model_s_firmware	< 2024.2.3
tesla	model_s	All

References

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-260/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6029? +

Tesla Model S Iris Modem Race Condition Firewall Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass the firewall on the Iris modem in affected Tesla Model S vehicles. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firewall service. The issue results from a failure to obtain the xtables lock. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass firewall rules. Was ZDI-CAN-23197. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-6029? +

CVE-2024-6029 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6029? +

CVE-2024-6029 affects products from tesla, specifically: model_s, model_s_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6029? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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