CVE-2022-26131CWE-1319

ICSA-22-063-01 Improper Protection against Electromagnetic Fault Injection in Trailer Power Line Communications (PLC) J2497

Critical · published March 7, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker could send RF signals that hijack your PLC4TRUCKS trailer receivers – that's like someone controlling your vehicle from the comfort of their couch! 🔥 Think of your receiver as a TV remote. If someone can send signals to it, they can change the channel, adjust the volume, or even turn it off without you knowing – all while you're watching your favorite show! 📺 An attacker could potentially manipulate critical functions of the trailer, leading to unauthorized access or loss of control. This could result in accidents or data breaches, making it an absolute disaster for safety and security!

Put simply

Think of your receiver as a TV remote. If someone can send signals to it, they can change the channel, adjust the volume, or even turn it off without you knowing – all while you're watching your favorite show! 📺 This vulnerability allows remote RF signals to exploit the PLC4TRUCKS J2497 trailer receivers, effectively letting attackers interfere with communication protocols without physical access. This can compromise the integrity and functionality of the vehicle's systems.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate critical functions of the trailer, leading to unauthorized access or loss of control. This could result in accidents or data breaches, making it an absolute disaster for safety and security! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure firmware is updated to the latest version provided by the manufacturer, and review all communication protocols for unauthorized access. Regularly audit the system and monitor for unusual RF activity! You've got this! With the right steps, you'll fortify your systems against this sneaky threat! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01332 · 70.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1319 · Improper Protection against Electromagnetic Fault Injection (EM-FI)
Published
2022-03-07T15:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAR 15:28Z
    ICSA-22-063-01 Improper Protection against Electromagnetic Fault Injection in Trailer Power Line Communications (PLC) J2497
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