Exynos 990 Firmware: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVE-2025-59439 is a high-severity uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in Exynos 990 Firmware from Samsung, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Exynos 990 Firmware you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on semiconductor.samsung.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Exynos 990 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 980 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 9110 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 1080 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos W930 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos W920 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos W1000 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos Modem 5123 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Samsung | Exynos 850 Firmware | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Wearable Processor and Modem Exynos 980, 990, 850, 1080, 9110, W920, W930, W1000 and Modem 5123. Incorrect handling of NAS Registration messages leads to a Denial of Service because of Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Ensure that protocols have specific limits of scale placed on them.
- Ensure that all failures in resource allocation place the system into a safe posture.
More Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerabilities (CWE-400)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other vulnerabilities in Exynos 990 Firmware
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- 9.1 Critical severity
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