How severe is CVE-2024-44068?

CVE-2024-44068 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-2024-44068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44068?

CVE-2024-44068 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44068?

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-2024-44068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40846.

When was CVE-2024-44068 published?

CVE-2024-44068 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44068

CVE-2024-44068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 9820 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40846
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware
Published: 2024-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the m2m scaler driver in Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850,and W920. A Use-After-Free in the mobile processor leads to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44068?: An issue was discovered in the m2m scaler driver in Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850,and W920. A Use-After-Free in the mobile processor leads to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2024-44068?: CVE-2024-44068 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-2024-44068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44068?: CVE-2024-44068 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44068?: 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-2024-44068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40846.
When was CVE-2024-44068 published?: CVE-2024-44068 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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