LOW
CVE-2020-16142
CWE-134Published: August 27, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
On Mercedes-Benz C Class AMG Premium Plus c220 BlueTec vehicles, the Bluetooth stack mishandles %x and %c format-string specifiers in a device name in the COMAND infotainment software.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-16142 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
mercedes-benz2 product(s)
comandc220
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-16142
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-134
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 27, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-134)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-16142 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.