Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A Mercedes-Benz NTG6 infotainment head-unit feature for importing or exporting profile settings over USB can process serialized Boost archives in a way that triggers a null pointer dereference. The stated impact is availability only: crash or denial of service. Public data does not identify exact affected versions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted availability risk for affected vehicles or head-unit test environments, not a confirmed fleet-wide compromise. Prioritize exposure inventory and vendor guidance because affected-version detail is incomplete.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-476 in NTG6 profile settings handling. Some values are Boost serialized archives, and vulnerable Boost handling may dereference a null pointer. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 high with availability impact only. The affected product metadata is incomplete in the CVE bundle.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Mercedes-Benz vehicles or test benches using NTG6 head units may be exposed. The source bundle does not name model years, firmware versions, or precise configurations, so asset confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described feature involves profile settings import/export over USB, but no public exploit status or attack procedure is cited.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are affected versions, firmware lineage, and vendor remediation. The public description ties the issue to Boost serialized archive handling in USB profile settings. Avoid assuming confidentiality or integrity impact; the stated CVSS impact is availability only.
Mitigation direction
- Check Mercedes-Benz or supplier guidance for NTG6 firmware or service updates.
- Restrict access to vehicle USB ports where profile import is possible.
- Do not import untrusted profile or settings files into head units.
- Track the CVE record for affected-version and remediation updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory vehicles, labs, and fleets for NTG6 head units.
- Confirm whether USB profile import/export is present or enabled.
- Compare head-unit firmware against vendor or service guidance.
- Document uncertainty where model-year or firmware coverage is unavailable.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://securelist.com/mercedes-benz-head-unit-security-research/115218/CVE reference
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CWE details
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NULL Pointer Dereference
NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.