CVE-2018-1170: High severity htc customer-link bridge vulnerability

Published Mar 2, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HTC Customer-Link Bridge
Volkswagen Customer-Link=1.30

Event History

Mar 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1170?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-1170?

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

5

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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