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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.
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April 2024 update live for locked Galaxy Note 20 models in the US
After unlocked models, Samsung has started releasing the April 2024 security update for carrier-locked variants of Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones in the US. The update is live on Comcast, T-Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile network carriers.
April 2024 security patch fixes over 40 security flaws to provide an intuitive experience. It protects against security threats by incorporating the latest security patches for Android. It also enhances some functions to provide a more reliable and efficient user experience.
Users of locked Samsung Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones can identify the April 2024 security update in the US through PDA version N98XUSQS6HXD1.
If you have received the update pop-up on your smartphone, you can install it to get an enhanced experience. You can check and install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 series receiving April 2024 update in the US
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Samsung promises to fix Quick Panel issue in next One UI 6.1 update
Samsung has acknowledged the Quick Panel issue in its latest One UI 6.1 update that is affecting users. The issue unexpectedly activates the quick panel when users interact with notifications or try to access detailed views. This problem has been a cause of inconvenience for many Galaxy users.
The tech giant has assured its users that a fix is in the works. A community moderator said the company apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this bug and has promised to deliver a software update to resolve the Quick panel issue on One UI 6.1 devices.
Samsung has not provided a specific timeline for the update but suggested keeping devices up-to-date to benefit from the latest software advancements. The upcoming update is expected to resolve the Quick Panel issue.
Users are advised to stay tuned for the software update, which will include the necessary fix for the Quick Panel bug.
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Galaxy S22 gets April 2024 update with Samsung Wallet’s Mobile ID
Samsung has pushed an April 2024 security update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones in Korea. This update enhances system security and stability as well as adds new features for a better user experience.
April 2024 security update for the Galaxy S22 series in Korea brings Mobile ID support for the Samsung Wallet app. Through this update, users can save and use their government-issued mobile driver’s license and national veterans registration card on their phones.
However, only IC cards with a mobile ID icon can be added. Users can use it anywhere just like your real ID. In addition, the update also applies the Google security patch to enhance the performance
Latest Firmware
- Galaxy S22 – S901NKSU3DXD3
- Galaxy S22 Plus – S906NKSU3DXD3
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908NKSU3DXD3
Users will have to download a 420MB package to install the update. To install the update, need to navigate to Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
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