A critical vulnerability in Tesla Model 3’s vehicle security systems has exposed thousands of cars to potential remote attacks, cybersecurity researchers revealed this week. Designated CVE-2025-2082, the flaw allows attackers within wireless range to execute arbitrary code on the car’s Vehicle Controller Security (VCSEC) module, a component controlling critical functions like immobilization and tire pressure monitoring. Their exploit chain demonstrated how TPMS sensors, typically used for tire pressure alerts, could serve as an entry point to hijack the VCSEC module via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) protocols. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. The flaw stems from an integer overflow in the VCSEC module’s handling of certificate data from the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Attackers can exploit this by sending manipulated TPMS messages, triggering memory corruption that bypasses security checks. The vulnerability was uncovered by researchers from cybersecurity firm Synacktiv-Thomas Imbert, Vincent Dehors, and David Berard-during the Pwn2Own 2024 hacking competition. Synacktiv’s technical analysis revealed how malformed certificate responses could overwrite memory in the VCSEC, leading to remote code execution. In 2024 alone, researchers demonstrated exploits targeting infotainment systems, keyless entry, and autonomous driving modules across multiple manufacturers.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Thu, 01 May 2025 09:30:07 +0000