Medium · published February 2, 2026
⚠️ A missing bounds check in Modem could lead to a system crash from a rogue base station — no user clicks required! Think of it like a hotel front desk that doesn't check how many guests are meant to stay in a room. If too many show up, it could get chaotic and lead to a major issue! This vulnerability could enable an attacker to crash the system, resulting in a denial of service for connected devices. Picture a traffic jam where no cars can move, causing frustration and downtime for services that rely on the modem. Yikes!
Think of it like a hotel front desk that doesn't check how many guests are meant to stay in a room. If too many show up, it could get chaotic and lead to a major issue! The issue arises from a missing bounds check that allows attackers to exploit connected user equipment (UE) from a rogue base station without needing any execution privileges.
This vulnerability could enable an attacker to crash the system, resulting in a denial of service for connected devices. Picture a traffic jam where no cars can move, causing frustration and downtime for services that rely on the modem. Yikes! To protect your systems, ensure you patch to the latest versions: MOLY01689254 for N15 and NR16, or MOLY01689259 for NR17 and NR17R. This should be a priority to avoid potential service interruptions! You've got this! Stay proactive, apply those patches, and keep your systems running smoothly! 🛡️