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Originally Posted by London Lad
I disagree. We can all defeat firmware by doing weird things. Its hardly 'normal' to get in the passenger door, used the ignition key and then get out the passenger door all with no driver present.
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No, just like hardware, firmware must take into account all conditions and all user operations. It is hardly unusual to enter in the passenger side and turn on accessories for one reason or another.
For what we do in electrical controls in my business, all firmware needs to go through rigorous safety checking. I'm sure BMW has their own set of standards and regs they must pass as well. It is amazing that something so simple is overlooked- but that is why things are required to be tested.
We will have to disagree on this point.