Nissan Leaf Vulnerability Exploited to Gain Control Over the Car Remotely

A team of researchers at PCAutomotive revealed to Cyber security news today that attackers could fully compromise second-generation Nissan Leaf EVs (2020 model) through a flaw in the infotainment system, enabling unprecedented remote control over critical vehicle functions. Attackers can trigger this flaw by sending malicious audio stream data to the vehicle’s infotainment system, requiring only temporary proximity to the target (e.g., parking lots or traffic stops).

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