CVE-2018-16806

Public Exploit

Description

A Pektron Passive Keyless Entry and Start (PKES) system, as used on the Tesla Model S and possibly other vehicles, relies on the DST40 cipher, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain access via an approach involving a 5.4 TB precomputation, followed by wake-frame reception and two challenge/response operations, to clone a key fob within a few seconds.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory kuleuven.be
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/cosic/fast-furious-and-insecure-passive-keyless-entry-and-start-in-modern-supercars/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16806?
CVE-2018-16806 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16806?
To fix CVE-2018-16806, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-16806 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-16806 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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