CVE-2026-0132: Google Pixel Modem heap buffer overflow RCE

CVE-2026-0132 · Severity: info · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-06-16

A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the modem component of Google Pixel devices. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code on the device's modem without any user interaction or special access permissions. Such an exploit could lead to a complete compromise of cellular communications, unauthorized data access, or a total loss of device functionality.

Technologies: Google Pixel Modem. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-0132 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0132 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-0132?
Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 16 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Pixel Modem Prior to June 2026 security patch.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0132?
A patch was published on 2026-06-05: Security patch level 2026-06-05 released to address the issue Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-0132 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-0132?
Check whether you run Google Pixel Modem at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the Modem firmware of Google Pixel devices, leading to an out-of-bounds write. The vulnerability is reachable remotely over the network and does not require any prior authentication or user interaction (zero-click). Successful exploitation allows for Remote Code Execution (RCE) within the context of the modem processor. This issue was addressed in the June 2026 Pixel Security Bulletin, with the fix included in security patch levels 2026-06-05 or later.

Affected products

  • Google Pixel Modem Prior to June 2026 security patch

Timeline

  • 2026-06-16: disclosed: Vulnerability disclosed in Google Pixel Update Bulletin
  • 2026-06-05: patched: Security patch level 2026-06-05 released to address the issue

References

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