CVE-2026-33968
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Time-of-Check Time-of-Use Race Condition in Samsung Mobile Processor Camera Driver

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: MITRE

Description
An issue was discovered in camera in Samsung Mobile Processor Exynos 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 2500, 2600, and 1680. In the camera driver, a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition leads to out-of-bounds access.

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Published
2026-09-14
Last Modified
2026-09-14
Generated
2026-09-14
AI Q&A
2026-09-14
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-33968
EUVD
EUVD-2026-77173

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung exynos 1330
samsung exynos 1380
samsung exynos 1480
samsung exynos 2400
samsung exynos 1580
samsung exynos 2500
samsung exynos 2600
samsung exynos 1680

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-33968 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Samsung Exynos mobile processors. It involves a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition in the camera driver that can cause out-of-bounds memory access. This flaw exists in multiple Exynos models including 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 2500, 2600, and 1680.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable Samsung Exynos SoC models and camera driver versions. Use device management tools to verify SoC model numbers against the affected list (Exynos 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 1580, 2500, 2600, 1680). Inspect camera driver logs for TOCTOU-related errors or out-of-bounds access events.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized memory access in the camera system of affected Samsung devices. While the impact is limited due to its medium severity, it may potentially lead to crashes, instability, or unexpected behavior in the camera functionality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply security updates from Samsung for the affected Exynos SoC models. Disable camera functionality if updates are unavailable or until patched. Monitor Samsung's official security advisories for patch availability and additional guidance.

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