What is the severity of CVE-2018-1170?

The severity of CVE-2018-1170 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-1170?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2018-1170.

How can I fix CVE-2018-1170?

Currently, there is no known fix or patch for CVE-2018-1170. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for any updates or mitigation steps.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1170

high

8.8

CWE

693

2/3/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1170

First published: Fri Mar 02 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows adjacent attackers to inject arbitrary Controller Area Network messages on vulnerable installations of Volkswagen Customer-Link App 1.30 and HTC Customer-Link Bridge. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Customer-Link App and Customer-Link Bridge. The issue results from the lack of a proper protection mechanism against unauthorized firmware updates. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to inject CAN messages. Was ZDI-CAN-5264.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HTC Customer-Link Bridge
Volkswagen Customer-Link	=1.30

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Reference Links

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-214

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1170?
The severity of CVE-2018-1170 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1170?
Vulnerable installations of Volkswagen Customer-Link App 1.30 and HTC Customer-Link Bridge are affected by CVE-2018-1170.
What is the specific flaw within CVE-2018-1170?
The specific flaw within CVE-2018-1170 allows adjacent attackers to inject arbitrary Controller Area Network (CAN) messages.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-1170?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2018-1170.
How can I fix CVE-2018-1170?
Currently, there is no known fix or patch for CVE-2018-1170. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for any updates or mitigation steps.

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