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September 2022 SMR fixes these bugs on Samsung devices
Samsung has now officially published the September 2022 security patch details for Galaxy devices, detailing which bugs, CVEs and SVEs are going to get fixes. The company is bringing a maintenance release for flagship Galaxy devices as part of the monthly Security Maintenance Release (SMR) process.
In addition to CVE fixes from Google, the September 2022 update includes various SVE items from Samsung as well. The company detailed which Android OS bugs (CVEs) and One UI bugs (SVEs) will be fixed with the latest security updates throughout the month.
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September SMR CVE Items
Samsung’s September 2022 security update for Galaxy devices comes with 21 high levels, and 3 moderate levels of CVEs. At the same time, there is no critical level of CVE mentioned on the list by the company, while, 2 CVEs are already fixed with previous updates and 4 aren’t applicable.
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Critical
- None
High
- CVE-2021-39815, CVE-2022-20122, CVE-2021-0947, CVE-2021-0946, CVE-2021-0698, CVE-2021-0887, CVE-2021-0891, CVE-2021-30259, CVE-2022-22062, CVE-2022-22070, CVE-2022-22067, CVE-2022-22822, CVE-2022-23852, CVE-2022-23990, CVE-2022-25314, CVE-2022-20218, CVE-2022-20392, CVE-2022-20393, CVE-2022-20395, CVE-2022-20398, CVE-2022-20396
Moderate
- CVE-2022-20197, CVE-2020-0500, CVE-2020-0293
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2022-22080, CVE-2022-20239
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2022-22061, CVE-2022-22069, CVE-2022-22059, CVE-2022-25668
September SMR SVE Items
Apart from CVE items from Google, the South Korean tech giant additionally included 29 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items to improve its customers’ confidence in the security of Galaxy phones and tablets. You can check the SVE list below.
SVE-2022-1254(CVE-2022-36847):
- Use after free vulnerability in mtp_send_signal function of MTP driver
SVE-2022-1249(CVE-2022-36849):
- Use after free vulnerability in sdp_mm_set_process_sensitive function of sdpmm driver
SVE-2022-1086(CVE-2022-36845), SVE-2022-1083(CVE-2022-36841), SVE-2022-1082(CVE-2022-36844), SVE-2022-1081(CVE-2022-36843), SVE-2022-1080(CVE-2022-36860), SVE-2022-1079(CVE-2022-36863), SVE-2022-1077(CVE-2022-36862), SVE-2022-1076(CVE-2022-36842), SVE-2022-1075(CVE-2022-36846), SVE-2022-1074(CVE-2022-36858)
- A heap-based overflow vulnerability in libSDKRecognitionText.spensdk.samsung.so library
SVE-2022-1037(CVE-2022-36854):
- Out of bound read in libapexjni.media.samsung.so
SVE-2022-0934(CVE-2022-36848):
- Improper Authorization vulnerability in setDualDARPolicyCmd
SVE-2022-0899(CVE-2022-36852):
- Improper Authorization vulnerability in Video Editor
SVE-2022-0853(CVE-2022-36861):
- Custom permission misuse in SystemUI
SVE-2022-0815(CVE-2022-36853):
- Intent redirection in Photo Editor
SVE-2022-0803(CVE-2022-36856):
- Improper access control vulnerability in Telecom application
SVE-2022-0706(CVE-2022-36857):
- Improper Authorization vulnerability in Photo Editor
SVE-2022-0702(CVE-2022-36850):
- Path traversal vulnerability in CallBGProvider
SVE-2022-0619(CVE-2022-36855):
- Use After Free vulnerability in iva_ctl driver
Samsung mentioned that some SVE items included in the Samsung Android Security Update cannot be disclosed at this time.
This month, Samsung has kicked off the rollout of the September 2024 security update, beginning with its latest flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The company is regularly working to extend this update to more devices soon.
In addition to the security patch, Samsung has also started the One UI 6.1.1 update rollout for several older flagship models. This includes the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Users of these devices can enjoy advanced Galaxy AI features and other enhancements.
For some of these devices, the major update comes bundled with the September 2024 security patch. This means users will benefit not only from the new features but also from enhanced security.
September 2024 security patch addresses over 65 issues, including 1 critical and 43 high-level security vulnerabilities. Additionally, Samsung is introducing 23 of its own security improvements related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex.
Let’s check a list of Galaxy devices that have received the September 2024 security update.
Samsung One UI August 2024 Updates List
14/09
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE gets September 2024 security update
13/09
- Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update
- US Galaxy S20 FE grabs September 2024 security update [Verizon]
12/09
- One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S23 rolling out with September 2024 patch
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE gets AI boost and September 2024 Patch with One UI 6.1.1 update
11/09
- Samsung Galaxy A55 blessed with September 2024 security update
- Samsung rolls out September 2024 security update to Galaxy A14 5G
05/09
- Samsung begins September 2024 security update rollout with Galaxy Z Fold 6
- September 2024 security update rolling out to Galaxy Z Flip 6
*Stay tuned, more Galaxy devices will be added in the coming days.
Samsung September 2024 Security Update Plan: Monthly, Quarterly, and Biannual models revealed
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone, which installs the latest Android security released in September 2024 to improve system security and stability. The update is live in the US for locked models of the S21 FE smartphone and the company will soon expand it.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone arrives with One UI build version G990USQSCGXH1 in the US. It is an initial rollout so it may take time to reach all models.
In this latest update, your phone’s performance gets a boost as it fixes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. One of the vulnerabilities was fixed in a previous update, and 1 doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
Moreover, Samsung also fixes 23 security fixes for My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex to make your experience better. Overall, this update makes your device more secure, reliable, and stable.
The installation package size of this update is around 350MB. Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections.
Galaxy S21 series starts getting September 2024 security update
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