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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 has pushed the May 2024 security update for the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone. The update installs the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability. It arrives with One UI build version S711USQS4CXE2.
The company is sending 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.
At the moment, the May 2024 security update is available for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The Korean tech giant could soon release this update in more countries.
Users of the Galaxy S23 FE can check and install the latest update by following a few easy steps mentioned below.
- Open Settings
- Scroll and tap Software update
- Finally, hit the Download and install
If you have received the latest update, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your smartphone.
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Samsung is expanding the May 2024 security update for Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in India. The update comes with fixes for several vulnerabilities and improves the stability for better performance.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones are receiving a May 2024 update in India with One UI builds mentioned below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911BXXS5CXDE
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916BXXS5CXDE
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918BXXS5CXDE
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 – F731BXXS2CXE2
According to the official details, the May 2024 patch fixes 45 vulnerabilities, out of which Google has addressed 33. It includes 3 vulnerabilities as Critical and 26 as High-level. The patch also has 25 Samsung-specific enhancements.
It is just an incremental update, so it does not bring new features or changes except security maintenance. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some time to reach all models.
Users can check for the update manually by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. If you have received the update then you can install it by following the on-screen instructions.
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Samsung is releasing a new update with May 2024 security patch for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones. The fresh update improves system security and stability by fixing 45 issues.
May 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is currently rolling out in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries. Users can verify the update through the One UI build version ending with GXDH.
The latest security patch resolves 45 vulnerabilities, including 33 from Google. It includes 3 Critical and 26 High-level CVEs. The update also features 25 Samsung-specific fixes.
Moreover, the update brings system security improvements, stability optimization, functional enhancements, and bug fixes. With this update, the company aims to provide an enhanced and better user experience.
To check the update, you just need to navigate 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.
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