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CVE-2026-66086

9.8 CRITICAL

Published 2026-10-12 · Updated 2026-10-16

AI risk analysis

Summary
A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the modem's OTA update system due to inadequate validation of SIB1 scheduling information, potentially allowing remote code execution or denial of service without any privileges.
Exploitability
Exploitation is likely straightforward with no prerequisites needed, as the vulnerability occurs during OTA updates and requires only network access to trigger the malformed SIB1 message.
Blast radius
The impact could be widespread across all affected modems that process OTA updates, potentially affecting thousands of devices in the field that rely on cellular connectivity.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
No fixed version is published in the description, so disable the modem's OTA update functionality until a patch is available.
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NVD description

In the modem OTA stack, there is a possible stack-based buffer overflow due to improper validation of scheduling information in SIB1 messages. This could lead to remote code execution or denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-121

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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