HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-26075
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26075

CWE-120Published: March 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Chipset and Baseband Modem Chipset for Exynos 850, Exynos 980, Exynos 1080, Exynos 1280, Exynos 2200, Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, and Exynos Auto T5123. An intra-object overflow in the 5G MM message codec can occur due to insufficient parameter validation when decoding the Service Area List.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An intra-object overflow exists in the 5G MM message codec within various Samsung Exynos chipsets due to insufficient parameter validation. This critical vulnerability allows for remote code execution and carries a CVSS score of 9.8. It is highly urgent due to the potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by the device manufacturer for the affected Exynos chipsets.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-26075 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Samsung18 product(s)
exynos 850 firmwareexynos 850exynos 980 firmwareexynos 980exynos 1080 firmwareexynos 1080exynos 1280 firmwareexynos 1280exynos 2200 firmwareexynos 2200exynos modem 5123 firmwareexynos modem 5123+6
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (13)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-26075
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 10, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-120)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-26075 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.