Description
The COSPAS-SARSAT protocol allows remote attackers to forge messages, replay encrypted messages, conduct denial of service attacks, and send private messages (unrelated to distress alerts) via a crafted 406 MHz digital signal.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 9.1/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/materials/D1T1%20-%20The%20Birdman%20and%20Cospas-Sarsat%20Satellites%20-%20Hao%20Jingli.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/sessions/the-birdman-hacking-cospas-sarsat-satellites/Third Party Advisory
- https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/materials/D1T1%20-%20The%20Birdman%20and%20Cospas-Sarsat%20Satellites%20-%20Hao%20Jingli.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/sessions/the-birdman-hacking-cospas-sarsat-satellites/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 15, 2019
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified