Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The OBD port is used to receive measurement data and debug information from the car. This on-board diagnostics feature can also be used to send commands to the car (different for every vendor / car product line / car). No authentication is needed, which allows attacks from the local Wi-Fi network.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vgate | Icar 2 Wi-Fi Obd2 Firmware | - |
| Vgate | Icar 2 Wi-Fi Obd2 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/66Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/unprotected-wifi-access-unencryptThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/66Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/unprotected-wifi-access-unencryptThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11478?
CVE-2018-11478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The OBD port is used to receive measurement data and debug information from the car. This on-board diagnostics feature can also be us...
How severe is CVE-2018-11478?
CVE-2018-11478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vgate Icar 2 Wi-Fi Obd2 Firmware, Vgate Icar 2 Wi-Fi Obd2.