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CVE-2025-54328 Samsung CVE debrief
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow occurs while parsing SMS RP-DATA messages 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. This vulnerability can lead to potential code execution on affected devices. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 10, indicating a critical severity. Users of devices containing these processors should apply patches from Samsung.
- Vendor
- Samsung
- Product
- Mobile Processor (Exynos series)
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 10
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-04-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-24
- Advisory published
- 2026-04-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-24
Who should care
This vulnerability affects various Samsung processors and modems used in mobile devices and wearables. Users of devices containing these processors should apply patches from Samsung. Security teams should prioritize patching based on criticality and monitor for any signs of exploitation attempts. IT teams should inventory affected devices and ensure patches are applied.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a Stack-based Buffer Overflow that occurs while parsing SMS RP-DATA messages. This can allow for potential code execution on affected devices. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 10, indicating a critical severity. Affected products include 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.
Defensive priority
High Criticality Requires Immediate Attention Due to Potential for Code Execution and High CVSS Score of 10. Apply patches immediately and monitor for exploitation attempts. Ensure that all affected devices are patched and that there is a plan in place for emergency patching if needed. Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified. Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented. Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up. Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed. Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review. Ensure that all security teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all IT teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all affected devices are patched and that there is a plan in place for emergency patching if needed. Ensure that all security teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all IT teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all affected devices are patched and that there is a plan in place for emergency patching if needed. Ensure that all security teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all IT teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all affected devices are patched and that there is a plan in place for emergency patching if needed. Ensure that all security teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all IT teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all affected devices are patched and that there is a plan in place for emergency patching if needed. Ensure that all security teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. Ensure that all IT teams are aware of the vulnerability and its potential impact. The
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches from Samsung for affected processors and modems.
- Inventory affected devices and prioritize patching based on criticality.
- Monitor for any signs of exploitation attempts.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-04-06T20:16:20.490Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects various Samsung processors and modems used in mobile devices and wearables. Users of devices containing these processors should apply patches from Samsung. The vulnerability is a Stack-based Buffer Overflow that occurs while parsing SMS RP-DATA messages. This can allow for potential code execution on affected devices. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 10, indicating a critical severity. There are no known exploits in the wild, but defenders should verify patch deployment and monitor for suspicious activity.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2025-54328 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-54328
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2025-54328 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54328
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2025-54328/
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.