CVE-2023-28905 Heap buffer overflow in picserver
Heap buffer overflow in MIB3 infotainment image processing allows arbitrary code execution, impacting vehicle security.
- 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-2023-28905?
CVE-2023-28905 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Preh Car Connect GmbH (JOYNEXT GmbH) Volkswagen MIB3 infotainment system MIB3 OI MQB, published on 28 Jun 2025. 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
A heap buffer overflow in the image processing binary of the MIB3 infotainment unit allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on it. The vulnerability was originally discovered in Skoda Superb III car with MIB3 infotainment unit OEM part number 3V0035820. The list of affected MIB3 OEM part numbers is provided in the referenced resources.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28905?
How do I fix CVE-2023-28905?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28905 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-2023-28905 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-28905 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-679c-h9qm-hc7x.