Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a Mercedes-Benz NTG6 head-unit weakness where access to exposed Ethernet pins on the base board may let an attacker reach an internal vehicle network and access data through USB backup behavior. It is not described as remotely exploitable from the internet.
Executive priority
Prioritize for fleets, high-value vehicles, and vehicles exposed to untrusted servicing or physical access. This is not presented as a mass internet-exploitation issue, but it can affect vehicle internal-network trust and data access where NTG6 head units are in scope.
Technical view
The source describes Ethernet pins on the NTG6 base board connecting to the CSB module. With required access and privileges, a race condition may allow spoofing “UserData” with a chosen file path, then accessing it via USB backup. CVSS is 4.9, with adjacent attack vector and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments with Mercedes-Benz NTG6 head units, but the CVE bundle lists affected vendor, product, and versions as n/a. Fleet owners, repair workflows, and vehicles with untrusted physical access are the most relevant concern.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attack depends on access to head-unit hardware pins, a race condition, and USB backup behavior, so it is more plausible in targeted physical or service-access scenarios than broad remote attacks.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are affected models, firmware versions, and vendor remediation status. The public record supports CWE-284, CVSS 4.9, adjacent access, low complexity, low privileges, user interaction, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Avoid assuming broader Mercedes-Benz product exposure without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Check Mercedes-Benz or authorized service guidance for updates or repair actions.
- Restrict unsupervised physical access to vehicles and head-unit service areas.
- Control and log USB media use in fleet service workflows.
- Inspect vehicles for signs of head-unit tampering after untrusted access.
- Apply firmware or software updates only when vendor guidance identifies them.
Validation and detection
- Inventory vehicles or lab units using Mercedes-Benz NTG6 head units.
- Confirm whether Mercedes-Benz has issued model-specific service guidance.
- Review service records for head-unit removal, tampering, or unexplained USB backup activity.
- Validate fleet procedures restrict untrusted USB devices and service access.
- Track CVE metadata because affected version data is incomplete.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.53.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://securelist.com/mercedes-benz-head-unit-security-research/115218/CVE reference
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