Medium · published January 6, 2026
⚠️ An uncaught exception could lead to a surprising leak of uninitialized heap data in Modem! This means no user interaction is needed for attackers to disrupt your service. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accidentally serves a dish that hasn't been fully prepped — some ingredients are raw and untested. This oversight can leave diners feeling queasy, just like your users may feel when hit with a denial of service! If a user connects to a rogue base station, this could lead to a remote denial of service attack, where legitimate users are kicked out without warning. Imagine everyone trying to enter a concert, only to find the doors suddenly locked — frustrating and infuriating!
Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accidentally serves a dish that hasn't been fully prepped — some ingredients are raw and untested. This oversight can leave diners feeling queasy, just like your users may feel when hit with a denial of service! This vulnerability stems from an uninitialized heap data read in Modem, triggered by an uncaught exception. It allows attackers to exploit the situation without needing any additional execution privileges, making it a concerning yet manageable threat.
If a user connects to a rogue base station, this could lead to a remote denial of service attack, where legitimate users are kicked out without warning. Imagine everyone trying to enter a concert, only to find the doors suddenly locked — frustrating and infuriating! To safeguard against this flaw, make sure to apply Patch ID: MOLY01676750 immediately. Regularly audit your network to ensure that rogue base stations aren't present, and remind users to stay vigilant. It's a good idea to stay updated on any further patches that may arise as well! You can tackle this vulnerability! By acting now, you’ll keep your service safe and secure. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mediatek/nr15 | all versions | — |
| mediatek/nr16 | all versions | — |
| mediatek/nr17 | all versions | — |