CVE-2025-59440
Denial of Service via SIM Proactive Commands in Samsung Exynos
Publication date: 2026-04-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-07
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| samsung | exynos_990_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_980_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_850_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_1080_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_1280_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_1330_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_1380_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_1480_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_1580_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_2100_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_2200_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_2400_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_2500_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_w930_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_w920_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_w1000_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_modem_5400_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_modem_5300_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_modem_5123_firmware | * |
| samsung | exynos_9110_firmware | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-400 | The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-59440 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Samsung Semiconductor products, specifically certain Exynos processors and modems.
The issue arises from improper handling of SIM card proactive commands within the USIM component. These commands are instructions sent by the SIM card to the device to perform certain actions.
Because of incorrect processing of these commands, the device can become unresponsive or crash, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause affected Samsung devices using certain Exynos processors or modems to become unresponsive or crash.
As a result, users may experience a Denial of Service, meaning the device may stop functioning properly or become unavailable for use.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify any impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
No specific patched versions or mitigation details are provided in the available information.