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[Samsung Responded] Severe Exynos modem vulnerabilities found, these models are affected

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Galaxy S22 March 2024 security update

Google Project Zero team found severe 0-day vulnerabilities with the Samsung Exynos modem. Affected Exynos modem used in various Samsung devices including the Galaxy S22 series along with the Google Pixel 6a/6/6 Pro and Galaxy wearables.

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According to the information, Project Zero reported 18 vulnerabilities in Exynos modems in late 2022 and early 2023. And notably, four of the flaws, including CVE-2023-24033, involve internet-to-baseband remote code execution:

Tests conducted by Project Zero confirm that those four vulnerabilities allow an attacker to remotely compromise a phone at the baseband level with no user interaction, and require only that the attacker know the victim’s phone number. With limited additional research and development, we believe that skilled attackers would be able to quickly create an operational exploit to compromise affected devices silently and remotely.

Among 18, 14 are not considered as severe because they “require either a malicious mobile network operator or an attacker with local access to the device.” The team is making a “policy exception to delay disclosure for the four vulnerabilities that allow for internet-to-baseband remote code execution.”

Affected devices

Samsung Semiconductor (January 2023) data reveals that Exynos Modem 5123, Exynos Modem 5300, Exynos 980, Exynos 1080, and Exynos Auto T5123 are affected chipsets.

Google compiled a list of likely affected products:

Samsung Galaxy:

  • S22 series
  • M33
  • M13
  • M12
  • A71
  • A53
  • A33
  • A21
  • A13
  • A12
  • A04 series
  • Watch 4 series
  • Watch 5 series

Google:

  • Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
  • Pixel 6a
  • Pixel 7 and 7 Pro

Vivo:

  • S16
  • S15
  • S6
  • X70
  • X60
  • X30 series

Wearable:

  • Any wearables that use the Exynos W920 chipset

Vehicle:

  • Any vehicles that use the Exynos Auto T5123 chipset

Samsung Exynos Modem vulnerabilities

Samsung March 2023 Patch

Samsung detailed the March 2023 security patch earlier this month, which doesn’t provide fixes to the severe CVE-2023-24033 vulnerability. At the same time, Google listed the CVE in its March 2023 Android security bulletin, which started to roll out to Pixel devices on Monday.

Here’s what Samsung said:

At the end of last year, we received a security issue notification for Google project zero, and Samsung has provided all customers with a patch version for this vulnerability, and the related issues have now been resolved.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1 (Android 14) Update Status, Progress and Features

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Samsung Galaxy S23 One UI 6.1 release date

Samsung Galaxy S23 series came pre-installed with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software. After getting the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update last year, One UI 6.1 will soon be rolled out to these Samsung flagships, and if you own a Galaxy S23 series model, should bookmark this tracker for the latest insights.

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One UI 6.1, which is also based on Android 14 was first unveiled on January 17, 2024, while Samsung is already testing the build internally. One UI 6.0 brought a major user interface overhaul, however, the next incremental upgrade aims to install AI features.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Android 14 Update Tracker

Note: We will add or remove entries to provide useful insights only.

One UI 6.1 (Android 14) News:

March 16

A new One UI 6.1 test build for the Galaxy S23 series with the suffix CXBC has been spotted. This build differs from the previous testing builds because it ends with an alphabet letter instead of a digit. Read more here…

March 8

The One UI 6.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will include a March 2024 security patch. It indicates that the company will release this update update anytime in March for Galaxy S23 models in Korea. Read more here…

February 27

A new One UI 6.1 build suggests that the testing is moving forward for the Galaxy S23 series. The firmware version is upgraded to S91xBXXU3CXBC from CXB9.

February 21

Samsung announces the global expansion of mobile AI by enabling users to experience Galaxy AI on previous devices. One UI 6.1 update will be rolled out for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series from the end of March.

February 17

One UI 6.1 testing is underway for the Galaxy S23 series with firmware version S918BXXU3CXB5, which is upgraded from CXB4. The testing is going on in India and Europe, suggesting that the update is close to being released.

February 11

Samsung Galaxy S23 series starts getting the February 2024 security update in the US. For the S23 series, the One UI 6.1 comes a step closer, following the Feb patch release.

February 6

One UI 6.1 testing is underway for the Galaxy S23 series with firmware versions mentioned below.

  • India, the Middle East, and Europe – S91xBXXU3CXB1
  • Korea – S91xNKSU2CXB1

February 4

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is said to receive One UI 6.1 update after the February 2024 security patch deployment.

 

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One UI 6.0 Updates –

November 10

Samsung finally rolled out Stable One UI 6.0 update to Galaxy S23 series – carrier-locked and unlocked models in the US.

October 30

Samsung started rolling out the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update to the Galaxy S23 series in several markets including Europe and Asia.

August 10

Samsung started Android 14 Beta for Galaxy S23 series in early August. The Beta program will be available in seven countries like last year, meanwhile, Beta 1 is available in just three markets including the US, Germany, and South Korea.

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Android 15 to bring Windows-like shortcut keys to keyboards

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Android 15 Keyboard feature

Google‘s Android 15 may introduce a feature that has long been a part of the Windows experience – Sticky keys. This function allows users to more easily execute a keyboard shortcut without the need to hold down keys like Shift, CTRL, or ALT, followed by another key.

Mishaal Rahman has spotted the sticky key feature in the physical keyboard settings. It is currently being tested in the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2, suggesting that it could be included in Android 15.

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In addition to sticky keys, the beta also introduces Bounce Keys, designed to ignore rapid successive key presses. While these features are still in the beta phase, their presence hints at Google’s plan to improve Android’s keyboard functionality.

These keyboard features may or may not be present in the final release of Android 15. As of now, the company has not confirmed anything so we will have to wait for the official release or announcement.

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March 2024 Android Feature Drop available for Pixel users in the US

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As promised, Google has started rolling out the March 2024 Android Feature Drop for Pixel users in the US. Identified via version AP1A.240305.019.A1, the update is now available for select users of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Google Fi. As of now, Verizon users have not started receiving the update.

March 2024 Feature Drop in the US introduces several user-friendly features, including an expandable Bluetooth setting, a Wi-Fi sharing option, and a shortcut to close apps directly from the privacy indicators. It also fixed 34 bugs to enhance the overall performance and stability of the devices.

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In addition, the volume slider has been redesigned, and users can now record or cast from a single app. The lock screen displays new icons for alarms and ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode. It also enhances the Fair Pair function.

Furthermore, the update also brings a fresh look to the ‘Your Pixel is up to date’ screen, adds package names to the App info page, and introduces a new icon for force-stopping apps. Notably, the battery information has been removed from the settings.

March 2024 Android Feature Drop Arrived: Here’s everything you need to know

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