Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 5.0/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Model S | 2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-260/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 30, 2025
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed