CVE-2024-37602 Details
Description
An issue was discovered in Mercedes Benz NTG (New Telematics Generation) 6 through 2021. A possible NULL pointer dereference in the Apple Car Play function affects NTG 6 head units. To perform this attack, physical access to Ethernet pins of the head unit base board is needed. With a static IP address, an attacker can connect via the internal network to the AirTunes / AirPlay service. With prepared HTTP requests, an attacker can cause the Car Play service to fail.
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Apple CarPlay function of Mercedes-Benz NTG 6 head units, affecting models through 2021. The vulnerability requires physical access to the head unit's Ethernet pins. An attacker with a static IP can connect to the AirTunes/AirPlay service via the internal network. By sending prepared HTTP requests, the attacker can cause the CarPlay service to crash.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 14, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://securelist.com/mercedes-benz-head-unit-security-research/115218/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mercedes-benz headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience | <= 2021 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 14, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 13, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |