# CVE-2026-68985: 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…

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: November 2026
- Published: 2026-11-05 · Updated: 2026-11-05

CVE-2026-68985 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It affects Exynos 1280, Exynos 2200 and Exynos 1380; fixed in November 2026.

## Summary

In the Samsung Exynos NPU driver, improper validation of user input in the ioctl handler can lead to an out-of-bounds write, which can cause a denial of service. The bug is reached through the driver's ioctl interface.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 1280: fixed in November 2026
- Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 2200: fixed in November 2026
- Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 1380: fixed in November 2026

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 1280, Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 2200, Samsung Semiconductor Exynos 1380, upgrade to a fixed version (November 2026) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-68985 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-68985

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68985?

Exynos 1280: before November 2026. Exynos 2200: before November 2026. Exynos 1380: before November 2026.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-68985

### How do I fix CVE-2026-68985?

Upgrade to a fixed version: November 2026.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-68985

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## References

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

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