Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Processor WiFi Driver
CVE-2025-49495

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung

Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-49495?

A vulnerability has been identified in the WiFi driver of Samsung's Exynos mobile processors, including models 1380, 1480, 2400, and 1580. This flaw arises from incorrect handling of an NL80211 vendor command, which can result in a buffer overflow. Such an overflow can potentially lead to unauthorized access or execution of arbitrary code, posing significant security risks to devices utilizing these processors.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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