Mercedes-Benz Infotainment: A Comedy of Errors and Security Flaws
Kaspersky researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system. These flaws could let cybercriminals disable anti-theft protections or unlock features using just a USB connection. So, if your car starts playing “Highway to the Danger Zone” on repeat, it might not just be your playlist acting up!
Hot Take:
Who knew that Mercedes-Benz would be the next contestant on “Pimp My Ride: Hacker Edition”? It seems their MBUX infotainment system is more like an all-you-can-hack buffet than a fortress of digital luxury. Maybe it’s time for Mercedes drivers to add ‘cybersecurity specialist’ to their list of driving skills!
Key Points:
- Kaspersky researchers found multiple vulnerabilities in the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system.
- Flaws could allow for Denial of Service attacks, command injection, privilege escalation, and data theft.
- Physical access to the vehicle enables exploitation of these vulnerabilities, including disabling anti-theft measures.
- Previous vulnerabilities were identified by Tencent’s Keen Lab in 2019.
- Details of vulnerabilities will be published on GitHub by Kaspersky.
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