CVE-2025-24004: USB-C Buffer Overflow via Display Interface in EV Charging Stations

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

A physical attacker with access to the device display via USB-C can send a message to the device which triggers an unsecure copy to a buffer resulting in loss of integrity and a temporary denial-of-service for the stations until they got restarted by the watchdog.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware<=1.6.5
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050 Firmware<=1.6.5
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100 Firmware<=1.6.5
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware<=1.6.5
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24004?

CVE-2025-24004 has a medium severity rating due to potential integrity loss and temporary denial-of-service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24004?

To mitigate CVE-2025-24004, upgrade the affected firmware to versions beyond 1.6.5 for the Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 series.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-24004?

CVE-2025-24004 affects Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000, Sec-3050, Sec-3100, and Sec-3150 firmware versions up to 1.6.5.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-24004?

An attacker with physical access can trigger a buffer overflow, resulting in loss of integrity and causing a temporary denial-of-service.

5

Is CVE-2025-24004 exploitable remotely?

No, CVE-2025-24004 requires physical access to the device to be exploitable.

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