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Google integrates Rust DNS parser into Pixel modem firmware

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Google is integrating a Rust-based DNS parser into Pixel modem firmware, reducing memory-safety risk in a remote cellular attack surface. The change matters because the modem contains substantial executable code and has drawn increased attacker interest. The first rollout is on Pixel 10 series devices, and the effort is intended to support broader memory-safe code adoption in the baseband.

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  1. 14.04.2026 13:21 2 articles · 1mo ago

    Rust DNS parser added to Pixel modem firmware

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    Google is integrating a Rust-based Domain Name System (DNS) parser into Pixel modem firmware to reduce memory-safety risk in a remote cellular attack surface, with Pixel 10 series devices first receiving the change. The implementation uses hickory-proto adapted for bare metal and embedded use, and Google says the work is intended to support broader adoption of memory-safe code in modem and baseband components.

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