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Samsung patches high-risk security vulnerability in its SSD software, update yours now

Neowin • January 7, 2026

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Samsung's Magician software for solid-state drives has a high-severity security vulnerability, and if you use it, you'd better update it now.

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Samsung Patches High-Risk Vulnerability in SSD Management Software Samsung has released a patch for a high-severity security vulnerability in its Magician software for solid-state drives. Users with versions older than 9.0 are advised to update immediately to mitigate potential risks. The vulnerability, identified as CVE‑2025‑57836, specifically affects the Windows version of the application. 3 sources 31

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