CVE-2026-69044: Samsung GPU driver reference count handling memory corruption

CVE-2026-69044 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-05

Samsung's GPU driver contains a flaw in how it manages memory references during graphics command processing, which could lead to memory corruption. An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this to crash the system or gain elevated privileges.

Vendors: Samsung.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-69044 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-69044 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-69044?
Informational severity, published 5 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Samsung GPU driver.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-69044?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-69044 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-69044?
Check whether you run Samsung GPU driver. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

Improper reference count handling in the Samsung GPU driver during command submission can lead to use-after-free or double-free memory corruption. The vulnerability requires local access to the system and the ability to submit commands to the GPU driver. Exploitation could result in kernel code execution or denial of service.

Affected products

  • Samsung GPU driver

Timeline

  • 2026-11-05: disclosed

References

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