CVE-2026-20459: In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled b
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01816800; Issue ID: MSV-6842.
Details
Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20459
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-204590.17% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 6% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-20459 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Recent advisories for In Modem
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
- mediumCVE-2026-20463: In Modem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a permissions bypass. This could …nvd · 2026-07-01
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- mediumCVE-2026-20460: In Modem, there is a possible information disclosure due to improper input validation. This co…nvd · 2026-07-01
- highCVE-2026-20458: In Modem, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing bounds check. This could lead…nvd · 2026-07-01
- mediumCVE-2026-20457: In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead t…nvd · 2026-07-01
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