CVE-2023-34398: Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-34398?

headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience: upgrade to newer than 2021. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-34398 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34398 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-34398 affect?

CVE-2023-34398 affects headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Some values of this table are serialized archive according boost library. The boost library contains a vulnerability/null pointer dereference.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-34398?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-34398 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Some values of this table are serialized archive according boost library. The boost library contains a vulnerability/null pointer dereference.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2025-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mercedes-benz

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mercedes-benz headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2021

Fixed in: newer than 2021

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy headunit-ntg6-mercedes-benz-user-experience || rpm -q headunit-ntg6-mercedes-benz-user-experience || headunit-ntg6-mercedes-benz-user-experience --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2021 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade headunit-ntg6-mercedes-benz-user-experience

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade headunit-ntg6-mercedes-benz-user-experience

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-34398?

headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience: upgrade to newer than 2021. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-34398 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34398 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-34398 affect?

CVE-2023-34398 affects headunit ntg6 mercedes-benz user experience. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Mercedes-Benz head-unit NTG6 contains functions to import or export profile settings over USB. Some values of this table are serialized archive according boost library. The boost library contains a vulnerability/null pointer dereference.

How urgent is CVE-2023-34398?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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