SmartPlay: Use of Default Credentials
CVE-2024-6245 is a high-severity use of default credentials vulnerability in SmartPlay from Faurecia Clarion Electronics, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 out of 10. It can be exploited from the same local network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected SmartPlay versions: 66T0.05.50. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of SmartPlay you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faurecia Clarion Electronics | SmartPlay | 66T0.05.50 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- AdjacentThe attacker must be on the same local network segment.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (asrg.io).
Official description
Use of Default Credentials vulnerability in Maruti Suzuki SmartPlay on Linux (Infotainment Hub modules) allows attacker to try common or default usernames and passwords.The issue was detected on a 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza in India Market. This issue affects SmartPlay: 66T0.05.50.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Use of Default Credentials
The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Prohibit use of default, hard-coded, or other values that do not vary for each installation of the product - especially for separate organizations.
- Force the administrator to change the credential upon installation.
- The product administrator could change the defaults upon installation or during operation.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
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