How severe is CVE-2023-50806?

CVE-2023-50806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50806?

CVE-2023-50806 primarily affects Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 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-2023-50806?

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-2023-50806 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50806 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55539.

When was CVE-2023-50806 published?

CVE-2023-50806 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50806

CVE-2023-50806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55539
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 Firmware
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 out-of-bounds access to a heap buffer in the SIM Proactive Command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50806?: 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 out-of-bounds access to a heap buffer in the SIM Proactive Command.
How severe is CVE-2023-50806?: CVE-2023-50806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50806?: CVE-2023-50806 primarily affects Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 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-2023-50806?: 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-2023-50806 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50806 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55539.
When was CVE-2023-50806 published?: CVE-2023-50806 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5123_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9825_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_990_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1080_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1280_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9110_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w930_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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