Miller and Valasek say that they plan on releasing part of the code at the Black Hat security conference, though they say it won’t be enough to allow other hackers to access Chrysler’s Uconnect system. The 8.4-inch touchscreen Uconnect system is available on all 2013-2014 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles along with the 2015 Chrysler 200. “Customers can either download and install this particular update themselves or, if preferred, their dealer can complete this one-time update at no cost to customers.” The software update will be provided at no cost to customers and also includes other improvements to the system. “Similar to a smartphone or tablet, vehicle software can require updates for improved security protection to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems,” said FCA in a statement. The hackers notified FCA of the weakness and worked with the company to come up with a secure solution to protect the brand’s vehicles from hackers. SEE ALSO: Jeep Cherokee, Uconnect Vulnerable to Wireless Hacking
They accessed the Cherokee through a vulnerability in FCA’s Uconnect infotainment system, which hooks up to the internet using a cellular data connection.
They were also able to disable the brakes and shut off the vehicle’s engine. That is until news broke five days later on Wired that two hackers were able to access many functions on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee remotely.Ĭharlie Miller and Chris Valasek, two professional hackers, were able to remotely take control of the vehicle’s air conditioning, radio and windshield wipers, all from the comfort of their living room. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced a software update for its models to improve safety.įCA quietly made the safety update announcement on July 16, which at the time went mostly unnoticed.
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