HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-26076
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-26076

CWE-120Published: March 13, 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 1280, Exynos 2200, Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, and Exynos Auto T5123. An intra-object overflow in the 5G SM message codec can occur due to insufficient parameter validation when decoding reserved options.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Samsung mobile and modem chipsets are vulnerable to an intra-object overflow in the 5G SM message codec caused by insufficient parameter validation. This critical flaw could allow an attacker to achieve code execution or system disruption.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is considered remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by Samsung for the affected Exynos chipsets. Ensure devices are kept up to date with security patches.

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-2023-26076 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

Samsung10 product(s)
exynos 1280 firmwareexynos 1280exynos 2200 firmwareexynos 2200exynos modem 5123 firmwareexynos modem 5123exynos modem 5300 firmwareexynos modem 5300exynos auto t5123 firmwareexynos auto t5123
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-26076
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 13, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-120)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-26076 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.