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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 recently began rolling out a software update for its Galaxy devices in Europe, focusing on 4G network compatibility. The update that started releasing with the Galaxy S24 and other recent models is now available for the Galaxy S22 series as well.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones can identify the new update in Europe through One UI build version S901BXXU8DXD6, S906BXXU8DXD6, and S908BXXU8DXD6 respectively. This update is based on Android 14 and One UI 6.0.
The new update has revised support for the LTE TDD band. For German-purchased devices, the update will disable TDD 4G network support in ten European countries including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
To check and install the update, open the Settings app >> Software Update >> Download and install.
One UI 6.1 Update
Samsung officially confirmed that the company will release One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S22 series along with 5 other Galaxy devices in early May 2024. Moreover, the Canadian network carrier’s schedule also suggested that the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4 will get a new update with One UI 6.1 starting May 3.
Galaxy S22, Z Fold 4, and Flip 4 to receive Galaxy AI, One UI 6.1 update on May 3
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We are in April and Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Europe. The update comes with enhanced 4G band support and general improvements to deliver a better experience.
The fresh update enhances the Regional LTE TDD band support to provide better network performance across various European countries. However, the Samsung device models bought in Germany will not support LTE TDD band signals in certain countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
Moreover, the update improves some functions and fixes issues for error-free services. This fresh update is rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy A55, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Europe, following the release for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series.
Latest Firmware
- A546BXXU7BXD8 – Galaxy A54
- A556BXXU1AXC4 – Galaxy A55
- F731BXXU1CXCL – Galaxy Z Flip 5
- F936BXXU1CXCL – Galaxy Z Fold 5
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.
Samsung has pushed an April 2024 security update for the Galaxy A53 smartphone in India, following the release in Europe and the US. The new update improves the system’s security and stability for a better user experience.
April 2024 update for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone in India arrives with One UI build version A536EXXS9DXD2 and an installation package size of 243.59MB. This update is based on One UI 6.0 and the device is eligible for One UI 6.0/6.1.
The latest update includes the April 2024 security patch, which improves system security and stability by fixing over 40 issues. This update also improves some functions for better performance. However, it does not contain any new features or changes.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
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