CVE-2023-32156

HIGH

8.8

Description

Tesla Model 3 Gateway Firmware Signature Validation Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Tesla Model 3 vehicles. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute privileged code on the Tesla infotainment system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates. The issue results from improper error-handling during the update process. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of Tesla's Gateway ECU. . Was ZDI-CAN-20734.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.8

SeverityHIGH

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

Attack VectorADJACENT_NETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published5/3/2024

Last Modified8/13/2025

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

tesla:model_3tesla:model_3_firmware

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-367

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-972/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-972/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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