Tesla Model 3 Infotainment (MCU3)
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Tesla Model 3 Infotainment System
Brand: Tesla (Parent: Tesla, Inc.) Category: Vehicle Infotainment System • Model / Gen: MCU3 (AMD Ryzen-based) MCU3 Release Date: 2017-07-28 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Hardware-bound RSA key for vehicle authentication; physical tampering detectable. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | AMD chip voltage-glitching exploit (2023) allowed paid feature unlock; patched in later firmware. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Research PoCs (voltage glitching, root shell) demonstrated; not widespread in-the-wild. |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Regular OTA firmware updates. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Tesla account, phone key, third-party API integrations. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Tesla account, phone key, third-party API integrations. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Vehicle data and user profiles encrypted. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Tesla account with multiple driver profiles and permissions. |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Phone key, key card, PIN-to-drive; multi-factor authentication. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | PIN-to-drive has attempt limits; account-level rate limiting. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Vehicle access and drive history logged in app and vehicle. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Tesla account password policies; PIN-to-drive can be set with complexity. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Tesla proprietary (Linux-based) (Companion App: Tesla App (Android/iOS)) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: AMD Ryzen (MCU3) • GPU: AMD Radeon |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 8 GB RAM (approx.) • Storage: 256 GB NVMe SSD |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: Vehicle 12V system • Power: Vehicle HV battery via DC-DC • Charging: N/A |
| Display & Camera | Display: 15.4-inch center touchscreen • Camera: Multiple external cameras (Autopilot/FSD) |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Premium audio system • Connectivity: LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: N/A (integrated into vehicle) • Mass: N/A |
