CVE-2025-49494: An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modem Exynos 2100, 1280, 2200, 13
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Routine
HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE
CVE-2025-49494 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting modem 5123 firmware, exynos 1280 firmware, exynos 1380 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modem Exynos 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 9110, Modem 5123. Mishandling of an 5G NRMM packet leads to a Denial of Service.
Why this priority
High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
Published CVE record published
Updated Record last modified
samsung modem 5123 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
samsung exynos 1280 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
samsung exynos 1380 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
samsung exynos 1330 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
samsung exynos 1480 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
samsung exynos 2100 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official sourceNVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-49494?
modem 5123 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos 1280 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos 1380 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-49494 being exploited?
CVE-2025-49494 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-49494 affect?
CVE-2025-49494 affects modem 5123 firmware, exynos 1280 firmware, exynos 1380 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor, and Modem Exynos 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 9110, Modem 5123. Mishandling of an 5G NRMM packet leads to a Denial of Service.
How urgent is CVE-2025-49494?
Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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