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Video Call Exploit Chains Two Flaws in Unisoc Modems

August 17, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: HIGH

Researchers found that by combining two vulnerabilities, they could take over an Android device by delivering a payload and getting the victim to answer their phone.

Key Takeaways

  • Two Unisoc modem vulnerabilities can be chained to achieve remote code execution on Android devices.
  • The attack vector requires the victim to answer a video call, making social engineering a key component.
  • Researchers demonstrated full device takeover by exploiting flaws in the modem baseband firmware.
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