CVE-2026-56975

Received Received - Intake

Denial of Service in Cellular Modem Due to Improper Input Validation

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In Cellular Modem, there is a possible denial of service due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-18

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-56975

EUVD

EUVD-2026-78980

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This is a denial of service vulnerability in Cellular Modem caused by improper input validation. It allows remote attackers within proximity to cause a system crash or disruption without needing special privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could disrupt cellular modem functionality, leading to loss of connectivity or service unavailability. This may affect devices relying on cellular networks for communication or data transmission.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability causes a denial of service in the cellular modem due to improper input validation, which could lead to remote denial of service without user interaction. It does not directly affect compliance with GDPR or HIPAA as it does not involve unauthorized data access or disclosure. However, service disruption could impact availability requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply security patches or updates provided by the device manufacturer for the Cellular Modem component. Monitor vendor advisories for fixes. Disable unnecessary modem features if patches are unavailable.

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