CVE-2009-2656

Name: CVE-2009-2656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-03T18:30:00.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the com.android.phone process in Android 1.0, 1.1, and 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network disconnection) via a crafted SMS message, as demonstrated by Collin Mulliner and Charlie Miller at Black Hat USA 2009.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the com.android.phone process in Android 1.0, 1.1, and 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network disconnection) via a crafted SMS message, as demonstrated by Collin Mulliner and Charlie Miller at Black Hat USA 2009.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	1.0
Google	Android	1.1
Google	Android	1.5

References

http://osvdb.org/56750Broken Link
http://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-usa-09/MILLER/BHUSA09-Miller-FuzzingPhone-PAPER.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/56750Broken Link
http://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-usa-09/MILLER/BHUSA09-Miller-FuzzingPhone-PAPER.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35886Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2656?

How severe is CVE-2009-2656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2656?

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Source: NVD / NIST