CVE-2025-49495: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 5, 2026
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in the WiFi driver in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580. Mishandling of an NL80211 vendor command leads to a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Samsung Exynos 1380
Samsung Exynos 1480
Samsung Exynos 2400
Samsung Exynos 1580
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 1380 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1380
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 1480 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1480
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 1580 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1580
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 2400 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 2400

Event History

Jan 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49495?

CVE-2025-49495 is rated as a critical security vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow in the WiFi driver.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49495?

To mitigate CVE-2025-49495, users should apply the latest firmware updates provided by Samsung for affected Exynos processors.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-49495?

CVE-2025-49495 affects Samsung Mobile Processors Exynos 1380, 1480, 2400, and 1580.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-49495?

CVE-2025-49495 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability resulting from improper handling of NL80211 vendor commands.

5

Can CVE-2025-49495 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-49495 could potentially be exploited remotely through malicious network commands targeting the impacted WiFi driver.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203