CVE-2023-36481

Name: CVE-2023-36481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-28T12:15:09.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Exynos 9810 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 9610 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 9820 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 980 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 850 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 1080 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 2100 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 2200 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 1280 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 1380 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 1330 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos 9110 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	Exynos W920 Firmware	All versions

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36481?

How severe is CVE-2023-36481?

CVE-2023-36481 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36481?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST