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Unisoc Modem EUVDEUVD-2026-52230

| CVE-2026-21549 HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2026-08-03 Unisoc GHSA-gg3c-vmg3-jg8j
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Unisoc
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Vendor (Unisoc) PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
vuln.today AI
7.5 HIGH

Modem receives over-the-air input remotely with no auth or interaction; impact is availability-only, scope unchanged.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Unisoc).

CVSS VectorVendor: Unisoc

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Aug 03, 2026 - 08:24 vuln.today
CVE Published
Aug 03, 2026 - 07:18 cve.org
HIGH 7.5

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

AnalysisAI

Remote denial of service in Unisoc modem firmware affects T8100, T9100, T8200, and T8300 chipsets through improper input validation. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send crafted network input to the modem component, causing an availability failure - effectively cutting off cellular connectivity on affected devices. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and no KEV listing exists, but the CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N profile means no preconditions limit the attacker's reach against any device using these chipsets.

Technical ContextAI

The vulnerability resides in the modem subsystem of Unisoc SoCs, specifically the T8100, T9100, T8200, and T8300 chipset families (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:unisoc_(shanghai)_technologies_co.,_ltd.:t8100/t9100/t8200/t8300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*). Modem firmware processes raw over-the-air protocol messages (e.g., LTE/NR RRC, NAS, or baseband-layer signaling) before any OS-level filtering occurs. Improper input validation - the broad root cause class implied by the description (no CWE was formally assigned) - means the modem fails to reject or safely handle malformed or out-of-specification network inputs, leading to a crash or hang of the modem subsystem. Unisoc is a Chinese semiconductor firm (formerly Spreadtrum/RDA) whose chipsets are widely deployed in budget Android smartphones and tablets, particularly in emerging markets. The scope unchanged (S:U) vector confirms the impact is confined to the modem component itself rather than escalating to the application processor.

RemediationAI

The primary remediation is to apply the firmware or software update issued by Unisoc and distributed by device OEMs, as referenced in the Unisoc security bulletin at https://www.unisoc.com/en/support/product-security-bulletin/2084109408382668801. No exact fixed firmware version number is specified in the available data; users should consult their device manufacturer's (OEM) security update channel for patched baseband firmware releases. Because baseband firmware updates are typically bundled into full Android OTA updates by OEMs, end users may need to wait for their device vendor to integrate and distribute the fix - a delay that commonly extends several weeks to months for budget-tier devices. In the interim, where operationally feasible, limiting device exposure to untrusted cellular networks (e.g., using Wi-Fi calling, disabling cellular data in high-risk environments, or avoiding untrusted roaming networks) reduces the attack surface, though these controls carry significant usability trade-offs. Network operators cannot directly mitigate device-side modem vulnerabilities.

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