CVE-2023-50805
CVE-2023-50805 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 1080 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55538
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Samsung Exynos 1080 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modems with versions Exynos 9820, Exynos 9825, Exynos 980, Exynos 990, Exynos 850, Exynos 1080, Exynos 2100, Exynos 2200, Exynos 1280, Exynos 1380, Exynos 1330, Exynos 9110, Exynos W920, Exynos W930, Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300 that allows an out-of-bounds write in the heap in 2G (no auth).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50805?
- A vulnerability was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modems with versions Exynos 9820, Exynos 9825, Exynos 980, Exynos 990, Exynos 850, Exynos 1080, Exynos 2100, Exynos 2200, Exynos 1280, Exynos 1380, Exynos 1330, Exynos 9110, Exynos W920, Exynos W930, Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300 that allows an out-of-bounds write in the heap in 2G (no auth).
- How severe is CVE-2023-50805?
- CVE-2023-50805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-50805 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-50805?
- CVE-2023-50805 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 1080 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-50805?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-50805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-50805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55538.
- When was CVE-2023-50805 published?
- CVE-2023-50805 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/
- https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2023-50805/
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1080_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1280_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9110_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9825_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_990_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_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w930_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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