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CVE-2025-52908

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.50%Patch availableApr 9, 2026

Buffer overflow in Samsung Exynos Wi-Fi driver via NL80211 ioctl.

common questions

Is CVE-2025-52908 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2025-52908 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2025-52908?

CVE-2025-52908 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-52908?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2025-52908. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2025-52908 affect?

CVE-2025-52908 affects Samsung Exynos 980/850/1280/1330/1380/1480/1580 mobile processors, Samsung Exynos W920/W930/W1000 wearables. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2025-52908?

Apply firmware updates when released; limit exposure by disabling Wi-Fi if feasible.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Samsung Exynos 980/850/1280/1330/1380/1480/1580 mobile processorsSamsung Exynos W920/W930/W1000 wearables
impact

Arbitrary code execution via crafted NL80211 vendor ioctl; could compromise the device.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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