CVE-2018-1170 : What You Need to Know

Vulnerability in Volkswagen Customer-Link App and HTC Customer-Link Bridge allows attackers to inject Controller Area Network (CAN) messages without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2018-1170

This CVE involves a security flaw in Volkswagen Customer-Link App and HTC Customer-Link Bridge that enables unauthorized injection of CAN messages.

What is CVE-2018-1170?

Attackers in close proximity to vulnerable installations of Volkswagen Customer-Link App 1.30 and HTC Customer-Link Bridge can inject CAN messages without authentication. The vulnerability stems from insufficient safeguards against unauthorized firmware updates.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1170

Allows attackers to inject CAN messages without authentication
No safeguards against unauthorized firmware updates
Labeled as ZDI-CAN-5264

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1170

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows attackers to inject arbitrary CAN messages on vulnerable installations of Volkswagen Customer-Link App 1.30 and HTC Customer-Link Bridge without needing authentication.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Volkswagen Customer-Link App
Vendor: Volkswagen
Version: 1.30

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers in close proximity can exploit the vulnerability
No authentication required for injecting CAN messages

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-1170 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version of the Customer-Link App
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
Monitor CAN bus traffic for anomalies

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits
Implement secure coding practices
Educate users on security best practices

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly
Stay informed about security advisories and updates