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CVE-2023-28904

5.2 · MEDIUM

A logic flaw leading to a RAM buffer overflow in the bootloader component of the MIB3 infotainment unit allows an attacker with physical access to the MIB3 ECU to bypass firmware signature verifica…

Published Jun 28, 2025CWE-120EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2023-28904 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 28, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A logic flaw leading to a RAM buffer overflow in the bootloader component of the MIB3 infotainment unit allows an attacker with physical access to the MIB3 ECU to bypass firmware signature verification and run arbitrary code in the infotainment system at boot process.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refasrg.io/security-advisories/vulnerabilities-in-volkswagen-mib3-infotainment-part-2/Refi.blackhat.com/EU-24/Presentations/EU-24-Parnishchev-OverTheAirVW.pdfRefpcacybersecurity.com/resources/advisory/vulnerabilities-in-vw-mib3-infotainment-2Refi.blackhat.com/EU-24/Presentations/EU-24-Parnishchev-OverTheAirVW.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28904?

CVE-2023-28904 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 28, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-28904?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-28904?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-28904?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-28904 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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