CVE-2024-23959: (Pwn2Own) Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 BLE AppChargingControl Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2024
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Updated

Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 BLE AppChargingControl Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 charging stations. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the AppChargingControl BLE command. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device.

Was ZDI-CAN-23194

Affected Software

3 affected components
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50
All of the following
Autel Maxicharger Ac Elite Business C50 Firmware=1.32.00
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50

Event History

Sep 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 12, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:39 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23959?

CVE-2024-23959 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23959?

To fix CVE-2024-23959, update the Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-23959?

CVE-2024-23959 affects installations specifically running Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 with firmware version 1.32.00.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-23959?

The risks associated with CVE-2024-23959 include potential unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

Can CVE-2024-23959 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-23959 can be exploited remotely by network-adjacent attackers.

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