CVE-2026-68994: A double free vulnerability in NPU driver due to improper pointer management (941)
CVE-2026-68994 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS n/a) affecting exynos 1480, exynos 2400, exynos 1580. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A double free vulnerability in NPU driver due to improper pointer management (941)
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-415 |
| Published | 2026-11-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-05 |
Last updated 2026-11-05 · 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
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-68994 | Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 1480/Exynos 2400/Exynos 1580/Exynos 2500 NPU driver double free 2026-11-05
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-2026-68994?
exynos 1480: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos 2400: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; exynos 1580: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-68994 being exploited?
CVE-2026-68994 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-2026-68994 affect?
CVE-2026-68994 affects exynos 1480, exynos 2400, exynos 1580. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). A double free vulnerability in NPU driver due to improper pointer management (941)
How urgent is CVE-2026-68994?
Priority 0/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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