And what with the execution stack. I'm not an expert but I thought that was allways in RAM and could be overwritten. I don't know how realistic this attack vector is. I have no idea, if e.g.overwriting the address pointer would allow a hacker to jump to some malicious code in e.g. flash of maybe even in the RAM of the generic OS (adroid or whatever...). Is that even physically possible? So my point was: I think the article's tone is a bit alarmistic but there seems to be an potential attack vector here...
...that situation when you shake hands with that guy from sales... what's his name... well some face recognition sofware in my google glass that would wisper his name as a kind of soufleur could really come in handy.
Oh, it's firmware. That's a relief. Firmware sounds reassuring, right??
But firmware gets copied to ram. And can be exploited just like any other software.
Of course the alarmist "OMG look what I found here" tone of the article is not conductive to it being taken seriously, but the treat is still there...
The end of the world! Run! Run to me! I can save you!
Run to me and be sure to bring your checkbook because absolution from all the sins of the world doesn't come cheap!!
132 MPH isn't THAT ridiculously fast, but it is certainly fast enough that you shouldn't be doing it on standard production tires, even the ones rated for high speed, because they aren't rated for that high speed for any length of time... or even... say hitting a reflector on the road.
Well, you clearly haven't spend any time on the autobahn. If you would have you would see why most german car manufacturers limit their cars to 250km/h (about 155 mph!). In Germany you will regularly find big BMW, Mercedes of even VW Golfs at very high speed (basically top speed) as much and as long as possible.
So, I sure hope the guy who maxed the Tesla was looking in his rear mirror because Porche does not follow this 250 km/h limit!
I have personally been on the autobahn at 100 mph when a fast vehicle was approaching from behind at an alarming speed. Just after I found a hole between two trucks to make room was I almost blasted away by the air pressure of the big Mercedes litterally streaking by.
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And what with the execution stack. I'm not an expert but I thought that was allways in RAM and could be overwritten.
I don't know how realistic this attack vector is. I have no idea, if e.g.overwriting the address pointer would allow a hacker to jump to some malicious code in e.g. flash of maybe even in the RAM of the generic OS (adroid or whatever...). Is that even physically possible?
So my point was: I think the article's tone is a bit alarmistic but there seems to be an potential attack vector here...
...that situation when you shake hands with that guy from sales ... what's his name... well some face recognition sofware in my google glass that would wisper his name as a kind of soufleur could really come in handy.
It's a tautology. That's what it is.
Oh, it's firmware. That's a relief. Firmware sounds reassuring, right?? But firmware gets copied to ram. And can be exploited just like any other software. Of course the alarmist "OMG look what I found here" tone of the article is not conductive to it being taken seriously, but the treat is still there...
Every thinks a virus will cause the Zombie Apocalypse, when in truth it will be a broadcast of "Never gonna let you down" on infinite loop.
Which is actually worse.
The end of the world! Run! Run to me! I can save you! Run to me and be sure to bring your checkbook because absolution from all the sins of the world doesn't come cheap!!
So the Tesla, with all its sophistication, says 'Car needs service. Car may not restart.' WTF?
Well I which MY car would tell me that. Is it some minor problem or do I need to drive to the Garage NOW!??
132 MPH isn't THAT ridiculously fast, but it is certainly fast enough that you shouldn't be doing it on standard production tires, even the ones rated for high speed, because they aren't rated for that high speed for any length of time ... or even ... say hitting a reflector on the road.
Well, you clearly haven't spend any time on the autobahn. If you would have you would see why most german car manufacturers limit their cars to 250km/h (about 155 mph!). In Germany you will regularly find big BMW, Mercedes of even VW Golfs at very high speed (basically top speed) as much and as long as possible. So, I sure hope the guy who maxed the Tesla was looking in his rear mirror because Porche does not follow this 250 km/h limit! I have personally been on the autobahn at 100 mph when a fast vehicle was approaching from behind at an alarming speed. Just after I found a hole between two trucks to make room was I almost blasted away by the air pressure of the big Mercedes litterally streaking by.