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CVE-2025-71411 ATN-B1 CVE debrief

CVE-2025-71411 debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-07T19:17:34.047Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability involves a weakness in air traffic control systems where broadcast control frames can be exploited to disconnect multiple aircraft simultaneously. Such disconnections can lead to delayed clearances and overload air traffic controllers. The attack can be carried out remotely over radio frequency. Air traffic controllers, aviation cybersecurity teams, and organizations responsible for air traffic control systems should assess their exposure to this vulnerability and prioritize verification of their radiofrequency

Vendor
ATN-B1
Product
CPDLC
CVSS
MEDIUM 6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-07
Original CVE updated
2026-09-08
Advisory published
2026-08-07
Advisory updated
2026-09-08

Who should care

Air traffic controllers, aviation cybersecurity teams, and organizations responsible for air traffic control systems should assess their exposure to this vulnerability and prioritize verification of their radio frequency security measures.

Why it matters

CVE-2025-71411 is significant for air traffic control systems as it allows for remote disruption via radio frequency, potentially leading to delayed clearances and controller overload. Air traffic controllers, aviation cybersecurity teams, and relevant organizations should assess their exposure and prioritize verification of their security measures.

  • Potential for delayed clearances in air traffic control.
  • Overload of air traffic controllers due to simultaneous disconnections.
  • Remote disruption of air traffic control systems via radio frequency.
  • Need for verification of radio frequency security measures.

Technical summary

CVE-2025-71411 involves a vulnerability in air traffic control systems where broadcast control frames can be used to disconnect multiple aircraft simultaneously. This can lead to delayed clearances and overload air traffic controllers. The attack can be carried out remotely over radio frequency.

Defensive priority

Air traffic control systems may be vulnerable to remote disruption; prioritize verification of radio frequency security.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify radio frequency security measures in air traffic control systems.
  • Assess exposure of air traffic control systems to remote disruption.
  • Review and update incident response plans for potential air traffic control disruptions.

Evidence notes

The CVE description notes that broadcast control frames can disconnect multiple aircraft simultaneously, potentially leading to delayed clearances and air traffic controller overload. This can be carried out remotely over radio frequency.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-71411 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71411

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-71411 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71411

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.