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[U: Fix coming] Critical Mali GPU threat affected Samsung Exynos phones
[November 29] Update: Fix coming
According to 9to5Google, Google promised that a fix for Mali GPU-related exploit is currently in testing and will be delivered in the “coming weeks.” In a statement from the Android and Pixel teams, the company said that the patch will also be required for Android partners.
‘The fix provided by Arm is currently undergoing testing for Android and Pixel devices and will be delivered in the coming weeks. Android OEM partners will be required to take the patch to comply with future SPL requirements.”
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[November 25] Initial story…
On November 22nd, the Google Project Zero team discovered multiple security vulnerabilities/threats that affect various Samsung devices, specifically, Exynos chipset-powered devices with Mali GPU.
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Among the discovered vulnerabilities, one can lead to kernel memory corruption. Not that all, but the other threats can leak physical memory addresses, and three others can lead to a physical page us-after-free condition.
In general, if your Samsung Exynos device is affected by any of these Mali vulnerabilities/threats, an attacker who executes native code in an app can gain full access to the system and bypass the permission model of the OS.
Google’s Project Zero team in their blog post said that these vulnerabilities can let attackers continue reading and writing physical pages after returning to the system.
Notably, Google’s Project Zero team initially discovered these flaws while investigating Pixel 6 devices. Thankfully, all the Snapdragon processor-powered Galaxy models are unaffected by these vulnerabilities.
Back in July, ARM spotted these Mali-related security flaws, however, any smartphone maker didn’t patch to address them. As Project Zero has finally discovered the issue in Android, hopefully, the patches will be coming next month.
Apart from Samsung, ARM-made Mali GPUs are also used in Xiaomi and OPPO smartphones. Hence, some of the Xiaomi and OPPO devices could also be affected by these Mali-related security flaws.
Price and key specs of Samsung Galaxy F55 5G leaked ahead of launch. The phone is expected to be a rebranded variant of the Galaxy M55 5G, which may feature some tweaks. The expected pricing is also identical to Samsung’s recently released M55 in India.
Samsung Galaxy F55 price specs
According to tipster AbhishekYadav, Samsung’s Galaxy F55 5G will sport a 6.7″ FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000nits peak brightness. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, running the latest Android 14.
The F55 could pack a 50MP main camera with OIS, 8MP Ultrawide, and a 2MP macro camera. Similar to the Galaxy M55, the upcoming F55 5G would also have a 50MP front camera. Besides, the device could be packed with 5000mAh battery, supporting 45W fast charging.
In-display fingerprint scanner, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, stereo speakers, and IP67 rating are some of the other specs. The smartphone is expected to be available in three different variants: 8GB + 128GB/256GB and 12GB + 256GB, check pricing below.
- 8GB+128GB – INR 26,999
- 8GB+256GB – INR 29,999
- 12GB+256GB – INR 32,999
Samsung Galaxy F55 Indian variant price.
8GB+128GB 💰 ₹26,999
8GB+256GB 💰 ₹29,999
12GB+256GB 💰 ₹32,999Thanks .@LeaksAn1 for sharing
Most probably F55 will come with a few tweaks compared to the M55.Specifications of M55
📱 6.7" FHD+ AMOLED display
120Hz refresh rate,… pic.twitter.com/8wTBFCZKJU— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 27, 2024
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G spotted in UK carrier’s database. The phone is expected to be released later this year, while the carrier listing confirms the phone’s arrival. The carrier has nothing to show about the upcoming device besides the model number.
RootMyGalaxy spotted the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the device database of UK carrier EE. The phone would carry model number SM-S7210U in the region, possibly for the version sold through the carrier. This device will bring many pro-grade features to consumers at a lower price.
Previously, there were uncertainties regarding the S24 FE’s launch. However, many rumors and developments popped up in recent times confirming it’s in the works. The latest listing also confirms its UK launch, which is good news for Europeans.
The S24 FE is said to be equipped with the same chipsets as the S24 series. The Galaxy S23 FE comes with processors that Samsung used a generation back, the Galaxy S22 FE. There was no S22 FE, but the S23 FE debuted many upgrades over the S21 FE.
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Samsung is reportedly working on the development of the Galaxy S24 FE. Earlier this year, the company released the Galaxy S24 flagships, which are selling well globally. Now, the company has started work on its next budget flagship, with a release expected later this year.
GalaxyClub reports that Samsung is developing the Galaxy S24 FE with the R12 codename. The codename aligns with Samsung’s previous releases as the S20 FE was codenamed R8, the S21 FE was R9, the S23 FE was R11, and the R11 (S22 FE) was in development but hasn’t been released.
It was reported that Samsung might launch the S24 FE in the summer. As the development starts late, the release may be pushed to later this year, as testing and production aren’t finalized yet. The latest report also has no other details than the device’s codename.
Galaxy S23 FE has the hardware specs of the S22 series, however, the S24 FE might bring the latest. If it happens, we might see a price hike in the next budget flagship. New Galaxy AI features are also expected to debut with the S24 FE, before the S25 series launch next year.
Samsung is also working on an affordable Galaxy Z Fold 6, which would be the first Fan Edition foldable. Judging from the 2023 release strategy, it’s expected that the Galaxy S24 FE might launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold FE, new FE tablets.
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