Google patches zero-day vulnerability in Pixel phone modem

A neutral summary of Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks, published by TechCrunch. Summarised for the Ceeve reading list; the original reporting is TechCrunch's.

Google disclosed that a software vulnerability in Pixel smartphone modems was exploited in limited, targeted cyberattacks. The bug, identified as CVE-2026-58704, has been patched. The flaw affected the modem component that handles internet connectivity, allowing attackers to escalate privileges beyond the modem's sandboxed environment into broader phone data.

The vulnerability could be exploited silently without any user interaction—a zero-click attack requiring no victim action such as clicking links or opening files. This silent exploitation capability made the bug particularly dangerous. Google did not disclose who perpetrated the attacks, and a company spokesperson did not respond to requests for additional details.

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