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Samsung Galaxy S22 has a risky Linux kernel vulnerability
Installed the July 2022 security patch on your Samsung Galaxy S22? Your phone is still at risk of a new zero-day vulnerability in the Linux kernel, discovered by a security researcher. In addition to the Galaxy S22 series, Google’s latest Pixel 6 lineup is also confirmed to be vulnerable.
This newly found Linux kernel vulnerability seems to be opening an attack vector on any Android OS device that runs Linux kernel version 5.10. Through Twitter, Zhenpeng Lin demonstrated this new unnamed vulnerability using the Google Pixel 6.
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The latest Google Pixel 6 pwned with a 0day in kernel! Achieved arbitrary read/write to escalate privilege and disable SELinux without hijacking control flow. The bug also affects Pixel 6 Pro, other Pixels are not affected 🙂 pic.twitter.com/UsOI3ZbN3L
— Zhenpeng Lin (@Markak_) July 5, 2022
August patch or incremental update could fix it
In case your Android smartphone is running Linux kernel version 5.10, it might be affected by the new vulnerability and allowing a hacker to gain arbitrary read and write access, root privilege, and authority over SELinux, similar to the Dirty Pipe virus that was fixed with recent security patches.
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It’s worth mentioning that the security researcher informed Google about the newly discovered vulnerability. Therefore, it’s expected that the Android maker might soon acknowledge the CVE submission and provide a fix with future security patches or release an incremental update to address it.
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Talking specifically about the Galaxy S22 series smartphone users, Samsung might fix the new Linux kernel vulnerability with the August 2022 security patches or later on. Meanwhile, there are fewer chances of a specific issue fix OTA as the OEM is working on the Android 13 adaptation as well.
How to check kernel version
On your Galaxy S22 series phone, you can check the kernel version by navigating toward system Settings, followed by About phone and Software info.
Samsung July 2022 patch details
July 2022 security patch brings fixes for 3 critical and 20 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, the company devs. had already spotted and fixed 2 CVEs through previous updates, while 7 are not applicable on Samsung devices.
Issues
One UI 6.1 bans deleting Secure Folder, Samsung’s working on fix
Users of Galaxy smartphones running Samsung‘s One UI 6.1 have reported that they are unable to delete the Secure Folder app after installing its update. This issue is mainly affecting flagship devices that recently received the One UI 6.1 update. Due to this issue, users are not able to use this app at their convenience.
However, Samsung has acknowledged the issue with the Secure Folder app in its latest One UI 6.1 update. This issue affects several flagship devices including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9.
According to the community moderator, the issue occurred while integrating the latest Google security policies, resulting in the distribution of a non-deletable version of the Secure Folder app, specifically version 1.9.10.27.
The Korean tech giant is preparing to release a fix to address this problem. Users will be able to download the updated app through the Galaxy Store. To update, simply open the Galaxy Store, search for ‘Secure Folder’, and select the update option.
Users are encouraged to update their Secure Folder app as soon as the new version is available to maintain optimal performance and security of their personal data.
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One UI 6.1 folder background issue to be resolved in next Home Up update
One UI 6.1 update offers several new features and Galaxy AI for the Galaxy S23 series as well as some unexpected bugs and changes, particularly in the way folder backgrounds are displayed. But the good news is that Samsung will fix the One UI 6.1 folder background issue with the next Home Up update.
Previously, with One UI 6.0, users had the option to adjust the background blur to a near-transparent 1% using the Home Up Good Lock app feature. However, the recent upgrade to One UI 6.1 has resulted in an unexpected opacity of folder backgrounds.
Users have reported that despite attempts to turn the Home Up feature off and on like a reset, the folder background remains unaffected and completely opaque. This is different from the Apps screen, which still responds to adjustments in HomeUp settings.
In response to these concerns, a community moderator has confirmed that a solution is underway with a new update of the Home Up app. The next update of this Good Lock module will resolve the non-responsive background blur control issue for folders. The update is expected to be available soon and will restore the customization options that users have been missing.
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Samsung One UI 6.1 battery draining haunts Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 users
Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update for Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 introduced new features and Galaxy AI in late March 2024. Along with these new One UI 6.1 features, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 users are also experiencing some issues, one of which is battery draining.
Users have noticed that after the One UI 6.1 update, their phone’s battery does not last long. Although Samsung has not yet officially acknowledged the problem, it has become noticeable through user discussions on various online platforms, including Samsung’s community forum and Reddit.
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It’s common for new software updates to cause unexpected problems, and companies usually release further updates to resolve them. However, Samsung is currently not aware of this issue nor has provided any solution, but hopefully, the company will fix the battery drain issue in a future update.
Till then, you can enable these two features on your One UI 6.1 running Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones to extend battery life if you are also facing draining issue.
Battery Protection:
Open Settings menu >> Tap on the Battery option >> Select Battery Protection feature >> Turn it on by tapping on the toggle.
Process Data Only On Device
Visit Settings >> Tap on the Advanced Settings >> Click on Advanced Intelligence >> Select the ‘Process Data Only On Device’ option >> Tap on the toggle to turn it on.
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