CVE-2023-36481

What it is

An issue was discovered in Samsung Exynos Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor 9810, 9610, 9820, 980, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, 9110, and W920. Improper handling of PPP length parameter inconsistency can cause an infinite loop.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-08-28 12:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:06 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-08-28 12:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:06 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-120 · Classic buffer overflow

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Samsung Exynos 9810 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 9610 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 9820 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 850 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 1080 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 2100 Firmware
• Samsung Exynos 2200 Firmware

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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