Ford infotainment system vulnerable via WiFi
The increased use of IT in the car also brings with it the susceptibility to errors and weak points. Ford has to report that its SYNC3 infotainment system is vulnerable via WLAN. However, this would not affect the driving safety of the vehicle. Ford warns of a buffer overflow vulnerability in its SYNC3 infotainment system used in many Ford and Lincoln vehicles, which could allow remote code execution, but says it does not affect the vehicle's driving safety. The infotainment system enables in-vehicle WiFi hotspots, phone connectivity, voice commands or third-party applications. 12 Ford models from 2021 and 2022…