CVE-2023-21643

Summary

CVE-2023-21643 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting automotive systems. The issue arises from an untrusted pointer dereference during a system call, allowing an attacker to manipulate memory and potentially execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to vehicle safety and security if exploited, making it crucial for affected automotive systems to be promptly patched. The pointer dereference error can lead to unintended memory access and data corruption, potentially causing functional disruptions or system crashes. The attacker can leverage this vulnerability to gain control over the system and execute malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even vehicle takeover.

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