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Samsung May 2023 One UI patch fixes issues of bootloader, Call, App Lock, and more
Samsung published May 2023 One UI patch details for Galaxy users. This security maintenance release will bring fixes for 21 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items along with more than 58 common vulnerability exposures by Google.
Samsung May 2023 One UI patch
SVE-2023-0010 (CVE-2023-21489)
Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in bootloader
Heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability in bootloader before SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code on Galaxy devices running Android 11/12/13 OS with Qualcomm processor onboard, the May 2023 release adds proper boundary check logic.
SVE-2022-2946 (CVE-2023-21486, CVE-2023-21485)
Improper export of Android application components in Call Settings
Improper export of Android application components vulnerability in Call Settings allows physical attackers to access some media data stored in the sandbox, which may have affected Galaxy devices running Android 11, 12, and 13. Samsung’s May One UI patch includes a proper solution to the vulnerability.
SVE-2022-2957(CVE-2023-21487)
Improper access control vulnerability in Telephony framework
Samsung phones on Android OS (v11, v12, and v13) may have been affected by improper access control vulnerability in the Telephony framework, which lets local attackers change a call setting. Thankfully, the new patch brings proper permission to protect a receiver.
SVE-2022-2821(CVE-2023-21484)
Improper access control vulnerability in AppLock
Improper access control vulnerability in AppLock allows local attackers without proper permission to execute a privileged operation on Samsung devices with Android 11, 12, and 13. Meanwhile, the May patch adds a permission check.
In addition, Samsung’s latest Galaxy security software brings patches to a handful of more moderate issues related to FactoryTest, Knox Enrollment Service, SemShareFileProvider, ActivityManagerService, ThemeManager, GearManagerStub, Tips, Shannon, Exynos CP chipsets and more.
May 2023 Android patch
Alongside the One UI patches, Samsung’s May 2023 software will include Android CVE items discovered and patched by Google too. Per the details, it solves 4 critical, 48 high and 3 moderate level of common vulnerability exposures, however, 2 were fixed in the previous release and 1 isn’t applicable on Galaxy devices.
Critical
- CVE-2022-33231, CVE-2022-33288, CVE-2022-33289, CVE-2022-33302
High
CVE-2022-32599, CVE-2022-41757, CVE-2022-38181, CVE-2022-36449, CVE-2022-33917, CVE-2022-42716, CVE-2021-0873, CVE-2021-0884, CVE-2021-0883, CVE-2021-0882, CVE-2021-0881, CVE-2021-0880, CVE-2021-0879, CVE-2021-0878, CVE-2021-0874, CVE-2021-0875
CVE-2021-0876, CVE-2021-0872, CVE-2021-0885, CVE-2022-4696, CVE-2023-20941, CVE-2023-20656, CVE-2023-20654, CVE-2023-20652, CVE-2023-20653, CVE-2023-20657, CVE-2022-33269, CVE-2023-21630, CVE-2022-33270, CVE-2022-40503, CVE-2022-47335
CVE-2022-47336, CVE-2022-47338, CVE-2022-47337, CVE-2021-39617, CVE-2022-20338, CVE-2023-20993, CVE-2023-21109, CVE-2023-21117, CVE-2023-20914, CVE-2023-21104, CVE-2023-20930, CVE-2023-21110, CVE-2022-20444, CVE-2023-21112, CVE-2023-21118, CVE-2023-21103, CVE-2023-21111
Moderate
- CVE-2022-22706, CVE-2023-21116, CVE-2023-0266
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2023-20655, CVE-2022-40532
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2023-21107
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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.