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CVE-2026-25209 Samsung CVE debrief

CVE-2026-25209 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot that allows Resource Leak Exposure. The issue affects Escargot version 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335. According to the CVE Program and NVD, the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. This vulnerability could potentially lead to resource leak exposure if exploited. Defenders should verify the affected version of Escargot and apply patches or mitigations as recommended by Samsung. The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions.

Vendor
Samsung
Product
Escargot
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
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 efforts. This includes verifying the affected version of Escargot in use, applying patches or mitigations recommended by Samsung, and monitoring systems for potential resource leak exposure. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also review the vulnerability details and

Why it matters

CVE-2026-25209 is a MEDIUM-severity vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot that requires verification of affected versions and prompt patching or mitigation to prevent potential resource leak exposure.

  • Verify the affected version of Escargot in use.
  • Apply patches or mitigations recommended by Samsung.
  • Monitor systems for potential resource leak exposure.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in Samsung Open Source Escargot, which could lead to Resource Leak Exposure. The affected version is 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335. The CVSS score is 6.5, and the severity is classified as MEDIUM.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the affected version of Escargot and applying patches or mitigations as recommended by Samsung.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of Escargot in use and check if it is affected by CVE-2026-25209.
  • Apply patches or mitigations recommended by Samsung as described in the source reference.
  • Monitor systems for potential resource leak exposure.

Evidence notes

The CVE Program and NVD provide official records of the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. A source reference from [email protected] provides issue tracking and patch information.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-25209 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25209

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-25209 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25209

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.