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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 will release a big firmware update for the Galaxy S23 smartphones. The rollout could begin any day as June 2023 has started, while we got the official update release date for Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 series in Canada.
According to Fido, Samsung Galaxy S23 and S22 series smartphone users will receive the June 2023 software update on the 20th in Canada. The carrier confirmed that the update will bring the latest security patches, while, there are rumors of additional camera improvements.
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Samsung yesterday revealed the June 2023 Android and One UI security bulletin. As part of its monthly security maintenance release, the company will deliver fixes for 3 critical, 47 high-level of CVEs, and 3 additional Samsung Vulnerability Exposure items.
In addition, it’s expected that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get a new 2x portrait camera mode, which uses a 50-megapixel resolution. The Korean tech giant has also said to fix the HDR vignetting problem, which can be seen in pictures captured in certain situations.
Before Canada, Samsung’s June 2023 firmware could start to rollout to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 lineups in Europe, Asia, and North America continents. Nowadays, US carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile are deploying new Samsung updates faster than before.
Next month, Samsung would start the Android 14-based One UI 6 Beta program. Initially, the Galaxy S23 phones will be invited to experience the new OS and features. Later on, older flagships and select mid-rangers such as A54/A53 may be invited.
Last month, Samsung rolled out the May 2023 security patch for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in Brazil, the US, Europe, and several countries in Asia. Now, the company is expanding May 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in more countries.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphones phone is now receiving the May 2023 security update in the Middle East including South Arabia. The latest software update for Galaxy S21 FE comes with One UI firmware version G990EXXS6EWE3 and an updated package size of 232.99 megabytes.
May 2023 security patch mends more than 70 flaws including 4 critical, 48 high, and 3 moderate levels of common vulnerability exposures. It contains fixes related to Bootloader, App lock, Call Settings, and Telephony framework.
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If you have a Galaxy S21 FE smartphone and you live in South Arabia then, you can download the new update by navigating to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install option.
Aside from this, Samsung has already started releasing the latest June 2023 security patch for Galaxy devices. As of now, some smartphones including Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy A52s, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy A23 have received the latest Android patch. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is next in the line to receive it.
Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone received May 2023 security patch in several markets. Now, we’re in June 2023 and Samsung is still sending a new update with May 2023 security update for Galaxy A32 but now is it available in Europe.
The latest update of Galaxy A32 brings improvements to the functions of Safety and Emergency. As per the changelog, the update enhances the Emergency SOS usability by making it always active and providing an option for turning on/off the Countdown function.
In addition to this, the company also updated the location confirmation accuracy function related to emergency rescue. It optimizes the stability of your smartphone to make it more secure.
May 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone comes with version One UI build version A325NKSU3DWE3 in Europe including Luxembourg. The update is based on One UI 5.1, so make sure to install this major version if you haven’t installed the update.
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To check the update, visit your Galaxy device’s System Settings, once done, scroll down and tap the Software update tab, followed by the Download and install button. If you have received the update on your device then install it now to get error free experience.
