Nissan Leaf Hacked: Shocking Vulnerabilities Turn Your Car into a Remote-Controlled Comedy Show!
PCAutomotive researchers hacked a 2020 Nissan Leaf using Bluetooth to access the car’s network, allowing them to spy on the owner and control functions like doors and steering. This automotive exploit could fetch a high price at hacking competitions, but Nissan is working on countermeasures to combat these vulnerabilities.
Hot Take:
Who knew that your car could be the latest contestant on the “Big Brother” show? Thanks to a series of vulnerabilities, the Nissan Leaf is now auditioning for a role in the next James Bond movie as the villain’s favorite gadget. Move over, Aston Martin, there’s a new set of wheels in town that’s not just eco-friendly but also hacker-friendly!
Key Points:
- PCAutomotive researchers hacked a 2020 Nissan Leaf using Bluetooth vulnerabilities.
- They infiltrated the car’s internal network and established a stealthy C&C channel.
- Exploits allowed for remote spying and control of physical features like doors and steering.
- Eight CVE identifiers were assigned to these vulnerabilities.
- Nissan is working on countermeasures but hasn’t disclosed specific details.
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