CVE-2025-52908: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2026
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Wi-Fi driver in Samsung Mobile Processor and Wearable Processor Exynos 980, 850, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1480, 1580, W920, W930, and W1000. Incorrect Handling of the NL80211 vendor command leads to a buffer overflow via a certain ioctl message, issue 1 of 2.

Affected Software

20 affected components
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 1280 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1280
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 1330 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 1330
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 850 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 850
All of the following
Samsung Exynos 980 Firmware
Samsung Exynos 980
All of the following
Samsung Exynos W930 Firmware
Samsung Exynos W930
All of the following
Samsung Exynos W920 Firmware
Samsung Exynos W920
All of the following
Samsung Exynos W1000 Firmware
Samsung Exynos W1000

Event History

Apr 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52908?

CVE-2025-52908 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52908?

To fix CVE-2025-52908, ensure that the firmware for the affected Exynos processors is updated to the latest version provided by Samsung.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-52908?

CVE-2025-52908 affects Samsung's Exynos 980, 850, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1480, 1580, W920, W930, and W1000 processors.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-52908?

CVE-2025-52908 is a buffer overflow vulnerability resulting from incorrect handling of the NL80211 vendor command in the Wi-Fi driver.

5

Can CVE-2025-52908 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-52908 can potentially be exploited remotely due to the nature of the buffer overflow in the Wi-Fi driver.

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