CVE-2023-28895 (GCVE-0-2023-28895)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-01 13:41 – Updated: 2024-12-02 17:48
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Hard-coded password for access to power controller chip memory
Summary
The password for access to the debugging console of the PoWer Controller chip (PWC) of the MIB3 infotainment is hard-coded in the firmware. The console allows attackers with physical access to the MIB3 unit to gain full control over the PWC chip.
Vulnerability found on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2023-12-05 17:19 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOYNEXT | MIB3 Infotainment Unit |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 0304
(custom)
|
guessed |
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