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CVE-2026-25205 Samsung CVE debrief
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Samsung Open Source Escargot, allowing for out-of-bounds writes. This issue affects Escargot at commit hash 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335. The vulnerability can lead to potential exploitation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Defenders should prioritize verifying affected versions and applying patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on exploitation or impact is limited.
- Vendor
- Samsung
- Product
- Escargot
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-04-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-26
- Advisory published
- 2026-04-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-26
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Samsung Open Source Escargot deployments should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation. This includes verifying affected versions, applying patches or mitigations, and monitoring for potential exploitation attempts. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also review the CVE record and NVD entry to understand the vulnerability and its potential impact.
Why it matters
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Samsung Open Source Escargot, allowing for out-of-bounds writes. Defenders should prioritize verifying affected versions and applying patches or mitigations.
- Verify affected versions of Samsung Open Source Escargot
- Apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot, allowing for out-of-bounds writes. The issue affects Escargot at commit hash 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335. The vulnerability can lead to potential exploitation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Defenders should prioritize verifying affected versions and applying patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying affected versions and applying patches or mitigations.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify affected versions of Samsung Open Source Escargot
- Apply patches or mitigations provided by Samsung
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on exploitation or impact is limited. There is no evidence of public exploitation, but defenders should verify affected versions and apply patches or mitigations to prevent potential exploitation. The issue affects Escargot at commit hash 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335. No additional information on the vulnerability is available.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-25205 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25205
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-25205 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25205
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/Samsung/escargot/pull/1554
[email protected] - Issue Tracking
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.