CVE-2017-9633 Memory corruption in Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876)
A memory corruption flaw in the Infineon S-Gold 2 baseband chipset allows remote attackers to execute code on the telematics control unit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9633?
CVE-2017-9633 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876), published on 7 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer issue was discovered in the Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876) chipset on BMW several models produced between 2009-2010, Ford a limited number of P-HEV vehicles, Infiniti 2013 JX35, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX60, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX60 Hybrid, Infiniti 2014-2015 QX50, Infiniti 2014-2015 QX50 Hybrid, Infiniti 2013 M37/M56, Infiniti 2014-2016 Q70, Infiniti 2014-2016 Q70L, Infiniti 2015-2016 Q70 Hybrid, Infiniti 2013 QX56, Infiniti 2014-2016 QX 80, and Nissan 2011-2015 Leaf. A vulnerability in the temporary mobile subscriber identity (TMSI) may allow an attacker to access and control memory. This may allow remote code execution on the baseband radio processor of the TCU.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9633?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Infineon S-Gold 2 Pmb 8876.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9633?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9633 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-9633 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9633 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Continental AG Infineon S-Gold 2 (PMB 8876)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8x7q-x834-pj4x.