ConnectedDrive explained

ConnectedDrive is a collection of electronic features for BMW vehicles.

ConnectedDrive was introduced in 2008 at the Geneva Motor Show^{[1] [2]} as a web browser built into the car's infotainment system. Additional features have been added since, such as smartphone integration, synchronising with calendars, heads-up display, lane departure warning system, active cruise control, night vision and traffic information.^{[3] [4]}

2015 security flaw

In 2015, ADAC (a German motoring association) discovered security flaws in the ConnectedDrive system which potentially allowed attackers to remotely unlock the vehicle.^{[5] [6]} To fix this flaw, BMW released a security update, which was automatically installed via the Internet.^[7] There are no reports of the flaw being used to gain unauthorised access to a vehicle.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: BMW World Debut for Unrestricted Internet Use at Geneva. bmwblog.com. 6 January 2018.
2. Web site: BMW at the Geneva Motor Show 2008. BMW ConnectedDrive.. youtube.com. 6 January 2018.
3. Web site: BMW launches revised BMW ConnectedDrive Online Guide. bmwblog.com. 1 June 2011. 28 May 2024. Horatiu Boeriu.
4. Web site: 2011 Geneva: BMW Explains ConnectedDrive System. motortrend.com. 1 March 2011. 28 May 2024. Jonny Lieberman.
5. Web site: BMW ConnectedDrive flaw exposes 2 million cars to remote unlocking. scmagazineuk.com. 29 November 2017.
6. Web site: Auto, öffne dich!. heise.de. 29 November 2017. de. 23 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231602/https://www.heise.de/ct/ausgabe/2015-5-Sicherheitsluecken-bei-BMWs-ConnectedDrive-2536384.html. dead.
7. Web site: BMW Group ConnectedDrive increases data security. bmwblog.com. 30 January 2015 . 28 May 2024. Horatiu Boeriu.
8. Web site: Millions of 'Connected' BMWs Were Possibly Using Unencrypted Data. jalopnik.com. 30 January 2015 . 28 May 2024. Jason Torchinsky.