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Samsung details February 2023 security patch fixes, improvements
Samsung officially released the February 2023 Android security patch details, revealing the fixes and improvements the latest software update carries for Galaxy devices.
It is worth mentioning that the company has already started delivering the February 2023 security patch software updates to its eligible devices, with Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra customers being the first to grab it.
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As per the official information, this month’s security patch addresses a total of 55 vulnerabilities and exposures that were harming the devices’ security and their users’ privacy. Of these, 5 CVEs are of Critical level and 43 CVEs are of High level, while no Moderate level of CVE has been fixed.
Whereas, there are 7 Galaxy-specific vulnerabilities fixes which were affecting various One UI apps and services such as the Phone app, Contacts, Fingerprint scanner, Window Manager Service, Secure folder in recent, and more.
You can check out all the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) from Google’s Android security bulletin and Samsung’s Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs) for Galaxy devices below:
Samsung February 2023 Security Patch Details:
CVE fixes:
Critical
- CVE-2022-42719, CVE-2022-42721, CVE-2022-42720, CVE-2022-41674, CVE-2022-22088
High
- CVE-2022-20235, CVE-2023-20928, CVE-2022-2959, CVE-2022-32636, CVE-2022-32637, CVE-2022-25746, CVE-2022-23960, CVE-2022-25725, CVE-2022-33284, CVE-2022-33286, CVE-2022-33276, CVE-2022-33285, CVE-2022-44426, CVE-2022-44425, CVE-2022-44427, CVE-2022-44428, CVE-2022-44431, CVE-2022-44429, CVE-2022-44432, CVE-2022-44430, CVE-2022-44435, CVE-2022-44437, CVE-2022-44434, CVE-2022-44436, CVE-2022-44438, CVE-2022-20443, CVE-2022-20551, CVE-2023-20934, CVE-2023-20942, CVE-2023-20943, CVE-2023-20944, CVE-2023-20948, CVE-2023-20933, CVE-2022-20481, CVE-2022-43680, CVE-2023-20939, CVE-2023-20945, CVE-2023-20946, CVE-2023-20932, CVE-2022-20455, CVE-2020-27059, CVE-2022-20441, CVE-2022-20451
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2021-35097, CVE-2021-35113, CVE-2021-35134, CVE-2022-33274, CVE-2022-33252, CVE-2022-33253, CVE-2022-33283, CVE-2022-20006
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2022-32635, CVE-2022-33266, CVE-2022-33255, CVE-2023-20940
SVE fixes:
- SVE-2022-2738(CVE-2023-21440), SVE-2022-2738(CVE-2023-21440), SVE-2022-2546(CVE-2023-21438), SVE-2022-2328(CVE-2023-21437), SVE-2022-2296(CVE-2023-21436), SVE-2022-2195(CVE-2023-21435)
Samsung launched a new Galaxy A series smartphone, Galaxy A54 in early March 2023. Now, the company has begun releasing the first update for the Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone with camera improvements.
The latest update of Galaxy A54 enhances the behavior of the camera app to provide a better experience. Also, it installs February 2023 security patch to improve the system security of the device.
Aside from this, the update also upgrades a bundle of One UI apps including Samsung Notes Add-ons, AR Zone, Galaxy Shop, Members, Wallet, Samsung TV Plus, Voice Recorder, SmartThings, and more to the latest version.
According to the information (via GalaxyClub), February 2023 update is currently rolling out for Galaxy A54 models in Europe. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours/days to reach all A54 models.
Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone gets its first firmware update with PDA version A546BXXU1AWC4 and weighs 227.73 megabytes package. If you have got the notification of the update then install it now. Also, you can manually check the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
About Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G comes with an impressive design, multiple advanced features, better day-night cameras, powerful security, new picture editing tools, and more. It packs with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Vision booster feature.
The Galaxy A54 5G features a 50MP main camera along with a 32MP front camera, an octa-core Exynos 1380 processor, the latest Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software, and more. The main thing to highlight is that the smartphone is eligible for four major OS upgrades.
Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy M42 5G devices, which installs the March 2023 security patch. The users of Galaxy M42 5G smartphone can identify the update through build version M426BXXU4DWC1 in India.
The Korean tech giant is gradually rolling out the March 2023 security update for the Galaxy M42 5G smartphones, more models will catch it up soon. The devices have already received the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update, so if you haven’t installed the update, install it now or else you might miss March 2023 update this time.
March 2023 update for Samsung Galaxy M42 5G installs the latest Android patch released to fix security-related issues to make it more secure. Also, the company upgrades some functions and optimizes stability to provide a bug-free experience.
March 2023 security patch fixes a bunch of common vulnerability exposures related to Calls, Samsung Keyboard, System UI, Galaxy Themes, Bluetooth, and more.
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In addition, several stocks apps including Samsung Notes Add-ons, Galaxy Wearable, Global Goals, Samsung Kids, Notes, Health, Internet, Calculator, Smart Switch, Wallet, Members, SmartThings, and Voice Recorder will be updated to the latest version after the software update.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G March 2023 update #Samsung #GalaxyM42 pic.twitter.com/jUppwSBxOY
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) March 24, 2023
How to update?
Samsung consumers can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. 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.
Samsung is about to release a new firmware update for the Galaxy S23 series, which might bring major camera improvements. As usual, the company is testing new firmware builds on the Galaxy S23 devices before rollout to the Public via OTA.
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Ahead of the release, a reliable source revealed that Samsung is preparing a big camera firmware for the Galaxy S23 series. Earlier, the same source claimed that the company may release a camera optimization update to its latest flagships in late March.
CheckFirm detected the latest test build for the Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, which bears PDA versions S918NKSU1AWC6 for South Korea and S918BXXU1AWC6 for India. Since the Korean builds appear to be a regular security update, the Indian build may be just the opposite.
Judging from the test build number, the Galaxy S23 series’ next global firmware may not only bring a security patch. As the bootloader alphabet has changed to U for Indian build, the next update is most likely to include under-the-hood changes such as rumored camera improvements.
Apart from the claims of the tipster, there’s no info available regarding Samsung’s next OTA for the Galaxy S23 series. As consumers continue to share their feedback and complain about emerging issues with camera performance and some others, the company will surely apply them in its future moves.
Galaxy S23 Series
Back in February, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 series with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software pre-installed. The devices bring improved camera capabilities such as better nightography and algorithm changes to deliver an enhanced photography experience.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the first Samsung phone, which is equipped with a monstrous 200-megapixel main camera. This sensor is capable of capturing photos in three different resolutions including a trimmed down 12-megapixel, a balanced 50-megapixel shot along with the full 200-megapixel resolution.