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Yocto CVE-2025-61611

HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-03-09 security@unisoc.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Impact

CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

In modem, there is a possible improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed.. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

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Classified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). Affects Yocto. In modem, there is a possible improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

In modem, there is a possible improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed..

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-61611 affects modem devices and enables remote denial of service attacks without requiring special privileges, potentially disrupting network connectivity across affected infrastructure. With no patch currently available and a 7.5 HIGH severity rating, organizations using vulnerable modems face immediate risk of service interruption.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Segment modem management interfaces to trusted networks only; implement rate limiting and ingress filtering at network perimeter to mitigate DoS attacks; disable unnecessary modem services and features; deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) configured to detect modem-targeting attack patterns; establish backup connectivity and failover mechanisms; monitor modem logs for suspicious activity and implement alerting for connection anomalies.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 49% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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