How severe is CVE-2025-59440?

CVE-2025-59440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-59440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59440?

CVE-2025-59440 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 990 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59440?

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-2025-59440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-59440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209239.

When was CVE-2025-59440 published?

CVE-2025-59440 was published on 2026-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-59440

CVE-2025-59440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos 990 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209239
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Samsung Exynos 990 Firmware
Published: 2026-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in USIM in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modem Exynos 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 2500, 9110, W920, W930, W1000, Modem 5123, Modem 5300, and Modem 5400. Improper handling of SIM card proactive commands leads to a Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59440?: An issue was discovered in USIM in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modem Exynos 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 2500, 9110, W920, W930, W1000, Modem 5123, Modem 5300, and Modem 5400. Improper handling of SIM card proactive commands leads to a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2025-59440?: CVE-2025-59440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-59440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-59440?: CVE-2025-59440 primarily affects Samsung Exynos 990 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59440?: 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-2025-59440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-59440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209239.
When was CVE-2025-59440 published?: CVE-2025-59440 was published on 2026-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_990_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_980_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_1480_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_1580_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_2500_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w930_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w920_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_w1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5300_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_modem_5123_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:exynos_9110_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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