The Key to Remote Vehicle Control: Autonomous Driving Domain Controller

Modern ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) controllers are becoming central points for vehicle control, connecting to multiple vehicle systems through CAN buses and Ethernet

Key attack vectors include:

• T-box vulnerabilities
• UFS/EMSE storage access
• Unsecured SSH interfaces
• MCU firmware manipulation
• Model file leakage

Common ADAS computing platforms:

• Horizon X (254 TOPS)
• TI TDA4VM
• Mobile S solutions
• Qualcomm solutions

Vehicle control can be achieved through:

• Exploiting CAN bus connections
• Accessing power chain and chassis systems
• Manipulating sensor signals
• Controlling domain controllers

Security weaknesses identified:

• Default/weak passwords
• Unprotected debug ports (DAP)
• Lack of secure boot
• Insufficient storage encryption
• Exposed model files

Critical components for research:

• Vehicle Ethernet adapters
• Storage dumping tools
• Circuit analysis equipment
• Model analysis frameworks

Future trends point to:

• Increased computing power (1000+ TOPS)
• More integrated domain controllers
• Enhanced connectivity between systems
• Full autonomous capabilities

Recommended security improvements:

• Implement secure boot
• Strengthen authentication
• Protect storage systems
• Secure debug interfaces
• Encrypt model files