CVE-2020-29438 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-29438?

CVE-2020-29438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-29438?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tesla Model X Firmware, Tesla Model X.

Vulnerability Description

Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 have key fobs that accept firmware updates without signature verification. This allows attackers to construct firmware that retrieves an unlock code from a secure enclave chip.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tesla	Model X Firmware	< 2020-11-23
Tesla	Model X	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-347

References

https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-model-x-hack-bluetooth/ExploitPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-model-x-hack-bluetooth/ExploitPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-29438?

CVE-2020-29438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 have key fobs that accept firmware updates without signature verification. This allows attackers to construct firmware that retrieves an unlock code from a sec...

How severe is CVE-2020-29438?

CVE-2020-29438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-29438?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tesla Model X Firmware, Tesla Model X.