# CVE-2018-14062: The COSPAS-SARSAT protocol allows remote attackers to forge messages, replay encrypted messages, conduct denial of service attacks, and send

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-08-15 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/sessions/the-birdman-hacking-cospas-sarsat-satellites/
- https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/materials/D1T1%20-%20The%20Birdman%20and%20Cospas-Sarsat%20Satellites%20-%20Hao%20Jingli.pdf

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