What is CVE-2022-42430?

CVE-2022-42430 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected Tesla vehicles.

How does CVE-2022-42430 work?

CVE-2022-42430 occurs due to a use-after-free bug that exists within the handling of the wowlan_config data struct.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42430?

CVE-2022-42430 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2022-42430?

To fix CVE-2022-42430, apply the latest firmware update provided by Tesla.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42430?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-42430 at the following link: [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1406/)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42430

high

8.8

CWE

416

29/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-42430: Tesla wowlan_config Use-After-Free Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected Tesla vehicles. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the wowlan_config data structure. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tesla Model 3 Firmware	<2022.28
Tesla Model 3

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1406/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42430?
CVE-2022-42430 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected Tesla vehicles.
How does CVE-2022-42430 work?
CVE-2022-42430 occurs due to a use-after-free bug that exists within the handling of the wowlan_config data struct.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42430?
CVE-2022-42430 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42430?
To fix CVE-2022-42430, apply the latest firmware update provided by Tesla.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42430?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-42430 at the following link: [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1406/)

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