Tesla runs a bug bounty program that invites researchers to find security vulnerabilities in their vehicles. To participate, I needed the actual hardware, so I started looking for Tesla Model 3 parts on eBay. My goal was to get a Tesla car computer and touchscreen running on my desk, booting the car’s operating system. The car computer consists of two parts - the MCU (Media Control Unit) and the autopilot computer (AP) layered on top of each other. In the car, the computer is located in front of...