Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-24-851: (Pwn2Own) Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 BLE AppChargingControl Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Autel MaxiCharger

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-851?

    The severity of ZDI-24-851 is high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution on affected devices.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-851?

    To fix ZDI-24-851, ensure that your Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 is updated to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-24-851?

    ZDI-24-851 affects installations of the Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 charging stations.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-24-851 facilitate?

    ZDI-24-851 allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the device.

  • Is authentication needed to exploit ZDI-24-851?

    Yes, authentication is required to exploit ZDI-24-851, but the mechanism can be bypassed.

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