Zero Day Initiative - Looking at the Attack Surfaces of the Sony XAV-AX8500
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The Sony XAV-AX8500 features an NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor, demonstrating advanced capabilities with its four Cortex-A53 cores and an additional security-focused Cortex M4.
Zero Day Initiativehttps://www.thezdi.com/blog/2025/1/8/looking-at-the-attack-surfaces-of-the-sony-xav-ax8500
With its variety of components including the Murata radio module for connectivity and robust video decoding capabilities through the Analog Devices ADV7482 chip, the XAV-AX8500 is well-equipped for modern in-car experiences.
Zero Day Initiativehttps://www.thezdi.com/blog/2025/1/8/looking-at-the-attack-surfaces-of-the-sony-xav-ax8500
Accessing the internals of the XAV-AX8500 entails unscrewing a chassis to reveal interconnected boards which focus on processing, connectivity, and multimedia functionalities essential for automotive applications.
Zero Day Initiativehttps://www.thezdi.com/blog/2025/1/8/looking-at-the-attack-surfaces-of-the-sony-xav-ax8500
The GPS module in the XAV-AX8500, a Unicorecomm UM220-INS NL, is a high-end navigation tool, illustrating the head unit's advanced positioning and user-direction capabilities.
Zero Day Initiativehttps://www.thezdi.com/blog/2025/1/8/looking-at-the-attack-surfaces-of-the-sony-xav-ax8500
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