CVE-2026-68985

Improper Validation in Exynos NPU Driver Causes Out-of-Bounds Write and Denial of Service

Published Nov 5, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the Samsung Exynos NPU driver, improper validation of user input in the ioctl handler can lead to an out-of-bounds write, which causes a denial of service.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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First Time appeared Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor exynos 1280
Samsung Semiconductor exynos 1380
Samsung Semiconductor exynos 2200
Vendors & Products Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor exynos 1280
Samsung Semiconductor exynos 1380
Samsung Semiconductor exynos 2200
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Title Improper Validation in Exynos NPU Driver Causes Out-of-Bounds Write and Denial of Service
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Description In the Samsung Exynos NPU driver, improper validation of user input in the ioctl handler can lead to an out-of-bounds write, which causes a denial of service.
Weaknesses CWE-787
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
samsungsemiconductor
Published
Updated
Nov 10, 2026, 1:45 PM
Reserved
Aug 3, 2026, 6:35 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 5, 2026, 3:17 AM
Modified
Nov 10, 2026, 2:17 PM