CVE-2023-28896 Weak encoding for password in UDS services

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Attackers with physical access can decode weakly encrypted UDS passwords to bypass security controls on the infotainment system.

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-2023-28896?

CVE-2023-28896 is a low-severity vulnerability in JOYNEXT MIB3 Infotainment Unit, published on 1 Dec 2023. 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

Access to critical Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) of the Modular Infotainment Platform 3 (MIB3) infotainment is transmitted via Controller Area Network (CAN) bus in a form that can be easily decoded by attackers with physical access to the vehicle.

Vulnerability discovered on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.

Weakness: CWE-326, CWE-261

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28896?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Preh Mib3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28896?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28896 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-28896 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28896 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg44-3c54-5q5h.

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