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CVE-2025-32061VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2025-32061: Bosch Infotainment system ECU · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Affects Bosch Infotainment system ECUSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
BoschInfotainment system ECUAffected
  • =283C30861E
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Immediate implementation of network-level controls to restrict Bluetooth access to trusted devices only, including disabling Bluetooth when not in use. 2. Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) or anomaly detection tailored to Bluetooth traffic to identify and block suspicious packets targeting the L2CAP channel. 3. Coordinate with Bosch and vehicle manufacturers for timely release and application of security patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. 4. For fleet operators, conduct comprehensive audits of vehicle infotainment systems to identify affected units and isolate them from external Bluetooth connections until patched. 5. Educate users on minimizing Bluetooth exposure, such as turning off discoverable mode and avoiding pairing with unknown devices. 6. Implement layered security controls within vehicle networks to prevent lateral movement from compromised infotainment ECUs to other critical vehicle systems. 7. Monitor security advisories from Bosch, Alps Alpine, and automotive cybersecurity organizations for updates and exploit reports. 8. Consider deploying endpoint protection solutions capable of monitoring ECU behavior for signs of compromise. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on Bluetooth-specific controls, proactive detection, and coordination with vendors for patch management.

Description

The specific flaw exists within the Bluetooth stack developed by Alps Alpine of the Infotainment ECU manufactured by Bosch. The issue results from the lack of proper boundary validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a stack-based buffer overflow when receiving a specific packet on the established upper layer L2CAP channel. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to obtain remote code execution on the Infotainment ECU with root privileges. First identified on Nissan Leaf ZE1 manufactured in 2020.

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