Remote Denial of Service Risk in Android Modem by Google

CVE-2024-56188

What is CVE-2024-56188?

A vulnerability exists in the Android modem that allows for a remote denial of service attack. This is caused by a missing null check, enabling an attacker to potentially crash the modem without the need for user interaction or elevated privileges. The impact includes service disruption for devices reliant on the affected modem, highlighting the importance of patching and security updates to mitigate such risks.

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