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Samsung April 2023 Security Patch: Fixes for Smart Suggestions, Exynos flaws and more
Following the Android security bulletin, Samsung has now detailed its April 2023 One UI patch, applicable on Galaxy devices. Along with Google patches, the company included additional SVE fixes related to Smart Suggestions, Phone, Exynos flaws, and more.
On March 30, Samsung started releasing the April 2023 security patch to Galaxy devices, starting the S23 series. Throughout the month, supported Galaxy devices will continue to receive the latest software update, which includes Android plus One UI patches together.
Smart Suggestions Flaw
SVE-2022-2907(CVE-2023-21479)
Improper authorization in Smart Suggestions before SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 in Android 13 and 4.1.01.0 in Android 12 allows remote attackers to register a schedule. The patch removes the BROWSABLE attribute and is applicable on devices running Android 13 and Smart Suggestions before 4.1.01.0 in Android 12.
Exynos Flaws
SVE-2022-3004 (CVE-2023-21473) and SVE-2022-3001 (CVE-2023-21472)
Improper input validation with Exynos Fastboot USB Interface before SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code in the bootloader. The patch adds proper implementation for arbitrary input with a USB interface.
SVE-2022-2755 (CVE-2023-21467)
Error in 3GPP specification implementation in Exynos baseband before SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows incorrect handling of the unencrypted message. The patch adds proper authentication logic to the devices equipped with Exynos chipsets.
Apart from the above-mentioned SVE items, Samsung patched more vulnerabilities that may have affected your Galaxy device, check full documentation here. Moreover, the update includes patches that Google listed in April 2023 Android security bulletin.
April patch brings fixes to a number of common vulnerability exposures including but not limited to 5 Critical, 46 High, and 1 Moderate. Notably, Google found 4 more vulnerabilities, which are not applicable to Samsung Galaxy devices. Check below:
Critical
- CVE-2022-33213, CVE-2022-33256, CVE-2023-21085, CVE-2023-21096
High
- CVE-2021-33655, CVE-2023-20623, CVE-2022-33242, CVE-2022-33278, CVE-2022-25709, CVE-2022-25705, CVE-2022-25694, CVE-2022-33244, CVE-2022-33272, CVE-2022-33250, CVE-2022-33254, CVE-2022-40531, CVE-2022-25655, CVE-2022-40527, CVE-2022-40535, CVE-2022-40530
- CVE-2022-22075, CVE-2022-40537, CVE-2022-40540, CVE-2022-47459, CVE-2022-47460, CVE-2022-47461, CVE-2022-47462, CVE-2023-21081, CVE-2023-21088, CVE-2023-21089, CVE-2023-21092, CVE-2023-21094, CVE-2023-21097, CVE-2023-21098, CVE-2023-21087
- CVE-2023-21090, CVE-2022-20463, CVE-2023-20967, CVE-2023-21084, CVE-2023-21086, CVE-2023-21093, CVE-2023-21099, CVE-2023-21100, CVE-2022-20471, CVE-2023-20909, CVE-2023-20935, CVE-2023-21080, CVE-2023-21082, CVE-2023-21083, CVE-2023-21091
Moderate
- CVE-2023-20950
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2023-20620, CVE-2023-20621, CVE-2022-40515, CVE-2022-33309
More on April 2023 Patch:
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra users are getting a July 2024 security update in Canada. This update is already rolled out for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
July 2024 update fixes over 55 issues including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, contributing 33 SVEs related to components like One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in Canada can verify the July 2024 security update through the One UI build version ending with BXCG. The installation package size of this update is around 358.38MB.
You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 users will soon get One UI 6.1.1 update with a bunch of new features. Some of the highlighted features are Sketch to Image, AI Portrait Studio, Auto Zoom, enhanced Note Assist, Instant Full-screen translation, conversation mode for dual screen, Suggested replies, Photo Ambient, and more.
One UI 7 could bring new battery indicator to Samsung Galaxy
July 2024 is going on and Samsung is regularly making the latest security patch available for more Galaxy devices. At the moment, the company is rolling out the July 2024 security update for Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Brazil.
In Brazil, the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone is getting the latest security update with version S711BXXS4CXF8 and an installation package size of 264MB. This update is already rolled out for users in India.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphones can verify the July 2024 security update through PDA version G990EXXSAFXG3. They have to download a 276MB package to install the update. The update is live in India, Europe, and the US.
Talking about Galaxy A54, the update is already available in the US and Korea. Now, the company is making it available in Brazil with One UI build version A546EXXS9CXG3 and an installation package size of 281MB.
The update enhances security and security by fixing over 55 issues. It includes fixes from Google for critical vulnerabilities in Android, ensuring that Galaxy devices are more secure against potential threats.
Samsung has also addressed a bunch of vulnerabilities mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder, further improving device security. Beyond security, the update brings improvements in system stability, fixes bugs, and introduces enhanced features for better usability.
To install the July 2024 security update, users of Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy A54 in Brazil can simply go to the Settings app, select Software Update, and choose ‘Download and Install’. This ensures that Galaxy owners can get an advantage from the latest improvements and security patches.
New Samsung Galaxy devices' updates in Brazil ##Samsung #Galaxy #OneUI pic.twitter.com/hb5XnEJ0fI
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 26, 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting the July 2024 security update in India. This update has already been rolled out in Brazil, Europe, South Korea, Australia, and the US.
July 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in India can be identified through One UI build versions mentioned below.
- S921BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24
- S926BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The installation package size of this update is around 530MB. This update enhances the security and stability of the Galaxy S24 smartphone by fixing a bunch of issues. These issues are mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder, further improving device security.
Notably, the patch fixes 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android and 33 SVEs from Samsung. In addition, the update improves some functions and enhances performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra July 2024 security update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS24 pic.twitter.com/3wwEqFIhQM
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 25, 2024
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus running One UI 7
Earlier this month, Samsung Galaxy S24+ was spotted on the GeekBench platform running Android 15 with One UI 7. It achieved a single-core score of 2114 and a multi-core score of 6616, indicating the development of next-level capabilities.