MitM Attacks on SOME/IP Protocol - PlaxidityX Ep 10

Cars, Hackers & Cyber Security

Dec 15, 2024•8 min•Ep. 10

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Episode description

Automotive networks face an alarming threat: Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks exploiting the SOME/IP protocol. This episode explores how attackers intercept and manipulate communications between ECUs using in-vehicle Ethernet networks, enabling them to falsify data, disrupt services, and compromise safety.

We outline the attack setup, flow, and the devastating impacts on vehicle behavior, from denial of service to user information disclosure. Using real-world examples, we show how attackers exploit vulnerabilities in SOME/IP Service Discovery mechanisms to gain control.

Tune in to learn how proactive automotive cybersecurity measures are shaping the future of connected vehicles and protecting against the growing threat of SOME/IP protocol hijacks.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to MitM Attacks on SOME/IP Protocol

(01:44) Background to SOME/IP and Service Discovery

(02:51) Reference Attack Setup

(03:24) MitM Attack Flow

(05:30) Attack Mitigation

(06:44) The Role of the SOME\IP in the E/E Architecture

(08:08) Outro of MitM Attacks on SOME/IP Protocol Episode

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