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Samsung December 2021 security patch details out!
Over the past two weeks, Samsung updated various Galaxy devices to the December 2021 security patch, while the details of content have been just released. With the latest security patch update, the company bringing fixes to 5 critical, 22 high and 3 moderate CVEs from Google.
Among Google’s latest CVEs fixes, Samsung has already patched 1 issue with the previous security release, while 3 of them are not applicable to Galaxy devices. You can check the Samsung December 2021 security patch update details below, followed by additional SVEs fixes.
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Critical
- CVE-2021-1924, CVE-2021-1975, CVE-2021-0967(P9.0), CVE-2021-0968, CVE-2021-0956
High
- CVE-2021-1979, CVE-2021-30255, CVE-2021-1921, CVE-2021-1973, CVE-2021-0929, CVE-2021-0920, CVE-2021-30284, CVE-2021-30254, CVE-2021-1982, CVE-2021-1981, CVE-2021-1048, CVE-2021-0955, CVE-2021-0970, CVE-2021-0704, CVE-2021-0967(Q10,R11,S12), CVE-2021-0964, CVE-2021-0953, CVE-2021-0954, CVE-2021-0963, CVE-2021-0965, CVE-2021-0952, CVE-2021-0966
Moderate
- CVE-2021-0958, CVE-2021-0969, CVE-2021-1903
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2021-0924
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2021-0672, CVE-2021-0889, CVE-2021-0927
In addition to the CVE fixes from Google, Samsung brought 18 SVE items, which are described below, to improve customers’ confidence in the security of Samsung Mobile devices. Some of the SVE items may not be included in this package as these items were already included in a previous maintenance release.
- SVE-2021-22920: AMPDU sequence number attack
- SVE-2021-20291 (CVE-2021-25516): Not standard-compliant behavior on handling RRC MeasurementReport message
- SVE-2021-23037 (CVE-2021-25513): Information leak in lockscreen
- SVE-2021-23271 (CVE-2021-25514): Intent redirection vulnerability in Tags
- SVE-2021-23088 (CVE-2021-25515): BSSID exposure in SemRewardManager
- SVE-2021-23076 (CVE-2021-25510, CVE-2021-25511): Camera privilege escalation and arbitrary file write in FilterProvider (system_app) in Samsung Device
- SVE-2021-22943 (CVE-2021-25519): CPLC information exposure vulnerability
- SVE-2021-23031 (CVE-2021-25512): Possible to launch any activities via LaunchAnyWhere vulnerability
- SVE-2021-23016 (CVE-2021-25518): Arbitrary memory/register write in secure_log of BL31 and LDFW
- SVE-2021-22719 (CVE-2021-25517): Loadable firmwares can be overwritten at runtime
- Read in detail at Samsung software support page.
Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users are getting the September 2024 security update on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability. This update is already live in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series can verify the September 2024 security update on Verizon US through One UI builds given below:
- G991USQSCGXH2 – Galaxy S21
- G996USQSCGXH2 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998USQSCGXH2 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
This latest update makes your device run better by fixing a bunch of security flaws. It resolves 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones. Notably, 1 of these was fixed in past updates, and 1 isn’t related to Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung is also rolling out 23 additional fixes for things like My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. Overall, the update makes your device more stable, secure, and reliable.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update
Samsung has released the September 2024 security update for the Galaxy S20 FE, making the phone more secure and stable. The update is currently available on the Verizon network carrier in the US and will be rolled out to other countries soon.
September 2024 update focuses on improving security by fixing a number of issues. It addresses 1 critical problem and 43 high-level security issues. Additionally, there were 1 CVE (Common Vulnerability and Exposure) fixed in previous updates, and 1 CVE that does not affect Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung is also adding 23 of its own security fixes, which fixes problems related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
This new update aims to enhance the overall experience of using your Galaxy S20 FE by fixing these issues and improving system performance. However, since this is an initial rollout, it might take some time before it reaches all eligible devices.
September 2024 security update for Galaxy S20 FE smartphone comes with version number G781VSQSGHXH3 in the US. The update is about 232.11MB in size.
To check if the update is available for your phone, go to the Settings menu on your device. Scroll down to the Software Update section, open it, and then tap the “Download and Install” button. If the update is available for your device, it will start downloading and installing.
Samsung recently rolled out the latest security patch to Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A14 smartphones. Now, the company is making the September 2024 security update available for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series.
September 2024 security update arrives on Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones with One UI builds G991BXXSCGXH7, G996BXXSCGXH7 and G998BXXSCGXH7 respectively.
The fresh security update is currently live in European countries including Switzerland and the company will soon expand it. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all eligible models. The installation package size of this update is around 270MB.
Samsung Galaxy S21 September 2024 security update – Switzerland (Europe) #Samsung #GalaxyS21 pic.twitter.com/JuHNC0Z2fp
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) September 13, 2024
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
It is worth mentioning that September 2024 security patch fixes over 55 issues including CVEs and SVEs from Google and Samsung. These fixes improve various features on your phone, such as My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.
You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
