[SystemSafety] Faulty update breaks Lexus cars' maps and radio systems (notsp)

[Mike Ellims]

I think there have been recalls for several other vehicles along these lines
as well.

The Fait 500e and Mitsubishi Outlander which has been hacked, see for some
juicy details.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/06/mitsubishi-outlander-car-
hacked-security

I also saw somewhere there was a bug in the web browser on the Tesla but
they seem to have fixed it same day over the inter web...

Mike.

P.S. Martyn I'll try and do a reply to your missive this weekend.

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From: systemsafety
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Martyn Thomas
Sent: 10 June 2016 16:57
To: systemsafety at techfak.uni-bielefeld.de; risks at CSL.sri.com
Subject: [SystemSafety] Faulty update breaks Lexus cars' maps and radio
systems (notsp)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36478641

"Errant data broadcast by our traffic and weather data service provider was
not handled as expected by the microcomputer in the vehicle navigation head
unit (centre display) of 2014-16 Model Year Lexus vehicles and 2016 Model
Year Toyota Land Cruiser," a spokeswoman explained.

"In some situations, this issue can cause the head unit to restart
repeatedly, affecting operation of the navigation system (if equipped),
audio and climate control features. The data suspected to be the source of
the error was corrected last night."

The firm said "many" vehicles had been affected. The affected vehicles have
been recalled.


Martyn



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