How severe is CVE-2025-53966?

CVE-2025-53966 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-2025-53966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53966?

CVE-2025-53966 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53966?

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-2025-53966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-0809.

When was CVE-2025-53966 published?

CVE-2025-53966 was published on 2026-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53966

CVE-2025-53966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 1380 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-0809
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware
Published: 2026-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 1380, 1480, 2400, and 1580. Incorrect Handling of the NL80211 vendor command leads to a buffer overflow during handling of an IOCTL message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53966?: An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 1380, 1480, 2400, and 1580. Incorrect Handling of the NL80211 vendor command leads to a buffer overflow during handling of an IOCTL message.
How severe is CVE-2025-53966?: CVE-2025-53966 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-2025-53966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53966?: CVE-2025-53966 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53966?: 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-2025-53966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-0809.
When was CVE-2025-53966 published?: CVE-2025-53966 was published on 2026-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1380_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1480_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1580_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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