CVE-2025-71410
Malicious Link Control Frames Can Cause Loss of CPDLC Functions
Description
Unnumbered Disconnect (U DISC) and malformed Aviation Very High Frequency Link Control frames can terminate sessions and lead to a loss of CPDLC functions requiring a reversion to voice communication and increased controller workload. This type of attack can be carried out remotely over radio frequency.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 7, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 29, 2026, 11:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement robust validation for U DISC frames.
- Ensure proper handling of malformed AFVLC frames.
- Harden communication protocols against DoS attacks.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious patterns.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-71410.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-219-01 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-71410 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-71410
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: CPDLC de ATN-B1, Description: Desconexión no numerada (U DISC) y tramas de Control de Enlace VHF de Aviación malformadas pueden finalizar sesiones y provocar una pérdida de funciones CPDLC, lo que requiere una reversión a la comunicación por voz y un aumento de la carga de trabajo del controlador. Este tipo de ataque puede llevarse a cabo de forma remota por radiofrecuencia. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-71410', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-10T18:42:02.375899Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'ATN-B1', 'product': 'CPDLC', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All versions', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Unnumbered Disconnect (U DISC) and malformed Aviation Very High Frequency Link Control frames can terminate sessions and lead to a loss of CPDLC functions requiring a reversion to voice communication and increased controller workload. This type of attack can be carried out remotely over radio frequency. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-219-01