CVE-2020-16142 Other in n/a
Attackers can exploit format string vulnerabilities in the Bluetooth stack of Mercedes-Benz vehicles to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-16142?
CVE-2020-16142 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
On Mercedes-Benz C Class AMG Premium Plus c220 BlueTec vehicles, the Bluetooth stack mishandles %x and %c format-string specifiers in a device name in the COMAND infotainment software.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16142?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mercedes-Benz Comand.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-16142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6wm-36gm-8wq5.