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Samsung releases October 2022 One UI security details
On October 4, Samsung released the October 2022 One UI security patch details, applicable on all Galaxy devices. The company updated its security patch support page with the addition of October 2022 patch content from Google and Samsung.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
According to official details, Samsung October 2022 security patch brings fixes for different kinds of vulnerabilities and exposures. It includes 1 critical, 29 high, and 2 moderate levels of CVEs, while, 8 CVEs were already included in previous updates, and 11 are not applicable to Galaxy devices.
You can check the October 2022 CVE fixes below:
Critical CVE fixes include: CVE-2022-20419
High level of CVE fixes include: CVE-2021-0942, CVE-2021-0943, CVE-2021-0697, CVE-2021-0871, CVE-2022-20399, CVE-2022-29582, CVE-2022-22091, CVE-2022-22066, CVE-2022-25696, CVE-2022-25690, CVE-2022-22095, CVE-2022-25656, CVE-2022-25670, CVE-2022-20388, CVE-2022-20387, CVE-2022-20385, CVE-2021-4083, CVE-2022-20420, CVE-2022-20351, CVE-2022-20413, CVE-2022-20418, CVE-2022-20412, CVE-2022-20416, CVE-2022-20417, CVE-2021-39628, CVE-2021-39673, CVE-2022-20394, CVE-2022-20410, and CVE-2022-20425.
Moderate CVE fixes include: CVE-2021-39758, and CVE-2022-20415
CVEs fixed with previous updates include: CVE-2022-22089, CVE-2022-22081, CVE-2022-22093, CVE-2022-22094, CVE-2022-22092, CVE-2022-25704, CVE-2022-25693, and CVE-2021-39624.
These CVEs are not applicable on Samsung devices: CVE-2022-26447, CVE-2022-22074, CVE-2022-25688, CVE-2022-25669, CVE-2022-25686, CVE-2022-25708, CVE-2022-25706, CVE-2022-20386, CVE-2022-20391, CVE-2022-20390, CVE-2022-20389
For more information about the Android security patch, you can head here.
Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures
In order to add additional security, Samsung included 18 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items in the October 2022 security patch along with Google patches, which makes it a complete One UI security update. You can check more details about SVEs below.
SVE-2022-1782(CVE-2022-39856): Improper access control vulnerability in imsservice application
SVE-2022-1655(CVE-2022-39855): Improper access control vulnerability in FACM application
SVE-2022-1586(CVE-2022-39848): Exposure of SerialNo through Logcat in AT_Distributor
SVE-2022-1406(CVE-2022-39850, CVE-2022-39849): Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy and mum_container_policy services
SVE-2022-1371(CVE-2022-39851): Improper access control vulnerability in CocktailBarService
SVE-2022-1300(CVE-2022-39854): Improper protection in IOMMU
SVE-2022-1253(CVE-2022-39847): Use after free vulnerability in set_nft_pid and signal_handler function of NFC driver
SVE-2022-1251(CVE-2022-39853): Use After Free vulnerability in perf-mgr driver
SVE-2022-1212(CVE-2022-36868): Leak of MAC address of connected Bluetooth device in MouseNKeyHidDevice
SVE-2022-0998(CVE-2022-39852): A heap-based overflow vulnerability in libagifencoder.quram.so library
Samsung October 2022 update
Starting September 26, Samsung is releasing the October 2022 security update to eligible Galaxy devices. So far, various flagship and select mid-range phones have received the latest security improvements update, while you can check more information about eligible devices through our dedicated page.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphones are getting a new update with May 2023 security patch. Users of this device can identify the latest update through One UI build version F900FXXU6HWE2.
May 2023 security update is currently rolling out in France and the company could expand this update to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphone in more markets. It is worth mentioning that the update is based on Android 12.
The latest software update for your Galaxy Z Fold brings improvements to the stability of your device’s system so that you can have a seamless and uninterrupted user experience without any lagging or freezing errors.
Furthermore, the company also mentions fixes for over 70 vulnerabilities in order to optimize the security of your phone in the patch details. Aside from these minor improvements, the latest software update does not install any notable changes to your Galaxy Z Fold.
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In case you haven’t received any update notification, you can go to the Software update section through your phone’s Settings. Now when you tap on the Download and install option, you will see the latest update available for your phone. You just need to follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
Samsung is rolling out a new update in June 2023 for the four-year-old Galaxy A series smartphone named the Galaxy A70s. The update is currently rolling out in India and the company will make it available soon for all Galaxy A70s models.
June 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy A70s smartphone installs March 2023 security patch. This patch improves system security and stability by getting the latest Android security maintenance.
Identified via One UI firmware version A707FDDS3CWE2, the new update of Samsung Galaxy A70s comes with an installation package size of 221.60 MB. As it is an initial release, the company will expand its availability to more countries in the coming days.
Samsung’s March 2023 security patch fixes a bunch of vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung. There are several common vulnerability exposures listed in the document that falls into different ranges including 5 Critical levels and 35 High-Level CVEs. It also includes 23 One UI patches which Samsung calls SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures).
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Firstly, 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.
Samsung has pushed a new update for the Game Booster app in June 2023. The fresh update of Game Booster arrives with version 5.0.05.0 on Galaxy Store to enhance the gaming experience of One UI devices.
Samsung Game Booster 5.0.05.0
June 2023 update of the Samsung Game Booster app comes with common functional improvements to enhance the Galaxy experience. However, it does not include any new features or changes but it surely provides better performance after installation of the latest update.
The installation package size of the latest Game Booster latest release is 8.37 MB. It is available for Galaxy devices running from Android 13-based One UI 5.1/One UI 5.0 or lower version up to Android 9 Pie, you can get it via Galaxy Store.
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If you have received this update, you can install the update manually by visiting Galaxy Store >> tap on Menu option >> click on Updates. Now, you can update it by clicking on the refresh icon next to the app name.