Volkswagen kept huge key security flaw secret for two yearsA huge security flaw in remote controlled keys used by numerous car firms was kept a secret by Volkswagen for two years.
Documents have only just been made available to the public containing a list of luxury vehicles which could have been targeted – including Porsche, Audi, Bentley, and Lamborghini brands.
Computer scientists uncovered the flaw back in 2012.
It relates to the Megamos Crypto transponder which is responsible for wireless ‘chat’ between the key and the car.
It’s designed to stop an engine from starting if the two aren’t close enough together.....
Which cars could the keys open?Alfa Romeo 147, 156, GT
Audi A1, A2, A3, A4 (2000), A6, A8, Allroad, Cabrio, Coupe, Q7, S2, S3, S4, S6, S8, TT (2000)
Buick Regal
Cadillac CTS-V, SRX
Chevrolet Aveo, Kalos, Matiz, Nubira, Spark, Evanda, Tacuma
Citroen Jumper (2008), Relay
Daewoo Kalos, Lanos, Leganza, Matiz, Nubira, Tacuma
DAF CF, LF, XF
Ferrari California, 612 Schaglietti
Fiat Albea, Doblo, Idea, Mille, Multipla, Palio, Punto (2002), Seicento, Siena, Stilo, Ducato (2004)
Holden Barina, Frontera
Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, FR-V, HR-V, Insight, Jazz (2002), Legend, Logo, S2000, Shuttle, Stream
Isuzu Rodeo
Iveco Eurocargo, Daily
Kia Carnival, Clarus, Pride, Shuma, Sportage
Lancia Lybra, Musa, Thesis, Y
Maserati Quattroporte
Opel Frontera
Pontiac G3
Porsche 911, 968, Boxster
Seat Altea, C ´ordoba, Ibiza, Leon, Toledo
Skoda Fabia (2011), Felicia, Octavia, Roomster, Super, Yeti
Ssangyong Korando, Musso, Rexton
Tagaz Road Partner
Volkswagen Amarok, Beetle, Bora, Caddy, Crafter, Cross Golf, Dasher, Eos, Fox, Gol, Golf (2006, 2008), Individual, Jetta, Multivan, New Beetle, Parati, Polo, Quantum, Rabbit, Saveiro, Santana, Scirocco (2011), Touran, Tiguan, Voyage, Passat (1998, 2005), Transporter
Volvo C30, S40 (2005), S60, S80, V50, V70, XC70, XC90, XC94