CVE-2022-27948: High severity tesla model 3 firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2022
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Updated

DISPUTED Certain Tesla vehicles through 2022-03-26 allow attackers to open the charging port via a 315 MHz RF signal containing a fixed sequence of approximately one hundred symbols. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that the behavior is as intended.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Tesla Model 3 Firmware<=2022-03-26
Tesla Model S Firmware<=2022-03-26
Tesla Model X Firmware<=2022-03-26
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model X
All of the following
Any of the following
Tesla Model 3 Firmware<=2022-03-26
Tesla Model S Firmware<=2022-03-26
Tesla Model X Firmware<=2022-03-26
Any of the following
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model X

Event History

Mar 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Disputed
01:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-27948.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Tesla Model 3 Firmware, Tesla Model S Firmware, and Tesla Model X Firmware with versions up to and including 2022-03-26.

3

How can an attacker open the charging port?

An attacker can open the charging port by sending a 315 MHz RF signal containing a fixed sequence of approximately one hundred symbols.

4

Is the severity of this vulnerability high?

Yes, the severity of this vulnerability is high with a severity value of 4.3.

5

Is there a fix or mitigation available?

It is not specified whether there is a fix or mitigation available for this vulnerability. Please refer to the vendor's perspective for more information.

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