CVE-2021-23909: Critical severity mercedes-benz hermes vulnerability

Published May 13, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in HERMES 2.1 in the MBUX Infotainment System on Mercedes-Benz vehicles through 2021. The SH2 MCU allows remote code execution.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Mercedes-Benz HERMES=2.1
Mercedes-Benz A 220
Mercedes-Benz A 220 4matic
Mercedes-Benz E 350
Mercedes-Benz E 350 4matic
Mercedes-Benz Eqc
Mercedes-Benz Gle 350
Mercedes-Benz Gle 350 4matic

Event History

May 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23909?

CVE-2021-23909 is a vulnerability discovered in HERMES 2.1 in the MBUX Infotainment System on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23909?

CVE-2021-23909 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-23909?

HERMES 2.1 in the MBUX Infotainment System on Mercedes-Benz vehicles through 2021 are affected by CVE-2021-23909.

4

How does CVE-2021-23909 allow remote code execution?

The SH2 MCU in HERMES 2.1 allows remote code execution, resulting in the vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-23909?

It is recommended to refer to official advisories and updates from Mercedes-Benz for information on fixes for CVE-2021-23909.

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