What is CVE-2022-42430?

CVE-2022-42430 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tesla Model 3, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-29.

How severe is CVE-2022-42430?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-42430 known to be exploited?

4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Use After Free in Tesla Model 3

CVE-2022-42430

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected Tesla vehicles. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific fla…

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (30.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Tesla Model 3 — versions Model 3 Infotainment 2021.44.30, 2022.12.22

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1406/

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42430?: CVE-2022-42430 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tesla Model 3, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-29.
How severe is CVE-2022-42430?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-42430 known to be exploited?: 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.