How severe is CVE-2023-26073?

CVE-2023-26073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26073?

CVE-2023-26073 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 850 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-26073 published?

CVE-2023-26073 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26073

CVE-2023-26073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 850 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Samsung Exynos 850 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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. A heap-based buffer overflow in the 5G MM message codec can occur due to insufficient parameter validation when decoding the extended emergency number list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26073?: 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. A heap-based buffer overflow in the 5G MM message codec can occur due to insufficient parameter validation when decoding the extended emergency number list.
How severe is CVE-2023-26073?: CVE-2023-26073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26073?: CVE-2023-26073 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 850 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-26073 published?: CVE-2023-26073 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1080_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1280_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5123_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_auto_t5123_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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