CVE-2020-29439: Medium severity tesla model x vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2020
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Updated

Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 have key fobs that rely on five VIN digits for the authentication needed for a body control module (BCM) to initiate a Bluetooth wake-up action. (The full VIN is visible from outside the vehicle.)

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tesla Model X Firmware<2020-11-23
Tesla Model X

Event History

Nov 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:23 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29439?

CVE-2020-29439 has been classified as a vulnerability that could potentially allow unauthorized access to the vehicle's body control module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-29439?

To mitigate CVE-2020-29439, owners of affected Tesla Model X vehicles should update their vehicle firmware to the version released on or after 2020-11-23.

3

Which Tesla Model X vehicles are affected by CVE-2020-29439?

CVE-2020-29439 affects Tesla Model X vehicles manufactured before the firmware update on 2020-11-23.

4

What does CVE-2020-29439 exploit?

CVE-2020-29439 exploits vulnerabilities in the vehicle's key fob authentication mechanism that relies on partial VIN digits.

5

Can CVE-2020-29439 lead to vehicle theft?

Yes, CVE-2020-29439 presents a risk of vehicle theft due to the vulnerability in the Bluetooth wake-up action triggered by the key fob.

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