Study finds 413 vulnerabilities in connected car components

BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg identified 413 known vulnerabilities tied to connected car components in reports published between January 2022 and September 2023. The study did not show that these flaws could be used to take control of braking or steering, but it warns that the growing role of apps and online services expands the attack surface.

Key points

  • The review covered 413 known vulnerabilities from January 2022 to September 2023.
  • 16% of the issues were classified as critical.
  • External applications accounted for 36.2% of the findings.
  • The researchers also found 827 vulnerable libraries across 20 open-source projects used in automotive software.
  • The authors argue that cybersecurity needs to be built into vehicle design and connected services from the start.

Why it matters

Connected vehicles rely on a wider digital ecosystem, which gives attackers more possible entry points. For investors and industry watchers, the study highlights that automotive security now depends on both in-car systems and third-party digital services.

Original headline: “Estudio identifica 413 vulnerabilidades en componentes de autos conectados”

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