CVE-2025-71410 (GCVE-0-2025-71410)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-07 19:02 – Updated: 2026-08-07 19:02
VLAI
Title
Malicious Link Control Frames Can Cause Loss of CPDLC Functions
Summary
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.
Severity
6 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
ATN-B1 CPDLC Affected: All versions (custom)
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Date Public
2026-08-07 18:00
Credits
Martin Strohmeier of Armasuisse reported this vulnerability to CISA.
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