CVE-2026-48176: A memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper validation of messages

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48176?

exynos 1080: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos 9110: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos modem 5123: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48176 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48176 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-48176 affect?

CVE-2026-48176 affects exynos 1080, exynos 9110, exynos modem 5123. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). A memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper validation of messages

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-48176?

Priority 0/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

HIGH n/aMITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2026-48176 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS n/a) affecting exynos 1080, exynos 9110, exynos modem 5123. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper validation of messages

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	n/a (High)
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1284
Published	2026-11-05
Last modified	2026-11-05

Publisher (CNA): samsungsemiconductor · Vendor: samsung semiconductor · Source: CVE Program record (NVD analysis pending)

Last updated 2026-11-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-11-05 02:36 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-05 02:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung semiconductor exynos 1080 MITIGATE

Affected: < September 2026

Fixed in: September 2026

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exynos-1080 || rpm -q exynos-1080 || exynos-1080 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

samsung semiconductor exynos 9110 MITIGATE

Affected: < September 2026

Fixed in: September 2026

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exynos-9110 || rpm -q exynos-9110 || exynos-9110 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

samsung semiconductor exynos modem 5123 MITIGATE

Affected: < September 2026

Fixed in: September 2026

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exynos-modem-5123 || rpm -q exynos-modem-5123 || exynos-modem-5123 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

samsung semiconductor exynos modem 5300 MITIGATE

Affected: < September 2026

Fixed in: September 2026

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exynos-modem-5300 || rpm -q exynos-modem-5300 || exynos-modem-5300 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

samsung semiconductor exynos modem 5400 MITIGATE

Affected: < September 2026

Fixed in: September 2026

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exynos-modem-5400 || rpm -q exynos-modem-5400 || exynos-modem-5400 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-48176 | Samsung Semiconductor Exynos Modem 5400 memory corruption 2026-11-05

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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-2026-48176?

exynos 1080: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos 9110: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos modem 5123: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48176 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48176 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-2026-48176 affect?

CVE-2026-48176 affects exynos 1080, exynos 9110, exynos modem 5123. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). A memory corruption vulnerability caused by improper validation of messages

How urgent is CVE-2026-48176?

Priority 0/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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References

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