CVE-2026-68985
Samsung Exynos NPU Driver Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Description
In the Samsung Exynos NPU driver, improper validation of user input in the ioctl handler can lead to an out-of-bounds write, which causes a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
a8bfbd5c-5645-475e-a8f4-6c140c17bd29
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-68985
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Samsung Exynos NPU driver.
- Apply input validation to the ioctl handler.
- Implement bounds checking for memory writes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-68985.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-68985 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-68985
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by a8bfbd5c-5645-475e-a8f4-6c140c17bd29
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Samsung Exynos NPU driver, improper validation of user input in the ioctl handler can lead to an out-of-bounds write, which causes a denial of service. Added CWE CWE-787 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/68xxx/CVE-2026-68985.json">CVE-2026-68985</a> Added Reference https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/