CVE-2024-6029

low-risk

Published 2025-04-30

Tesla Model S Iris Modem Race Condition Firewall Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass the firewall on the Iris modem in affected Tesla Model S vehicles. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firewall service. The issue results from a failure to obtain the xtables lock. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass firewall rules. Was ZDI-CAN-23197.

Do I need to act?

0.06% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.0/10 Medium

ADJACENT_NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Model S Firmware

Affected Vendors

Tesla

References (1)

Third Party Advisory https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-260/

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal