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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-9977

First published: Sun Mar 24 2019(Updated: )

The renderer process in the entertainment system on Tesla Model 3 vehicles mishandles JIT compilation, which allows attackers to trigger firmware code execution, and display a crafted message to vehicle occupants.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tesla Model 3 Firmware
Tesla Model 3
All of
Tesla Model 3 Firmware
Tesla Model 3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-9977?

    CVE-2019-9977 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for firmware code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-9977?

    To fix CVE-2019-9977, ensure that your Tesla Model 3 firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Tesla.

  • What impact does CVE-2019-9977 have on Tesla Model 3 vehicles?

    CVE-2019-9977 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary firmware code and display crafted messages to occupants.

  • Is my Tesla Model 3 affected by CVE-2019-9977?

    CVE-2019-9977 affects the Tesla Model 3 firmware, so if your model's firmware is outdated, it may be vulnerable.

  • Who reported CVE-2019-9977?

    CVE-2019-9977 was reported during the Pwn2Own hacking competition, highlighting vulnerabilities in the Tesla system.

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