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Samsung June 2023 One UI update patches Exynos and Knox security flaws
Today, Samsung officially announced the June 2023 One UI update bulletin. As always, this new security package comes with fixes for CVE items from Google and SVE items from Samsung. This will ensure the best level of system security on your Galaxy device.
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Samsung releases new software updates for major flagship models as part of the monthly Security Maintenance Release (SMR) process. All the flagship devices and select mid-range A series phones will get all the latest patches and improvements this month.
Below, you can check Samsung June 2023 security update content for One UI and Android.
One UI
1. SVE-2023-0352 (CVE-2023-21513)
This SVE may have affected Galaxy devices running Android 11, 12 and 13. Per the details, improper privilege management vulnerability in CC Mode prior to SMR Jun-2023 Release 1 allows physical attackers to manipulate device to operate in way that results in unexpected behavior in CC Mode under specific condition.
2. SVE-2022-2836 (CVE-2023-21517)
Samsung says select Galaxy devices equipped with Exynos CP chipsets were affected by this flaw. June patch adds proper buffer size check logic. Details: Heap out-of-bound write vulnerability in Exynos baseband prior to SMR Jun-2023 Release 1 allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
3. SVE-2022-2743 (CVE-2023-21512)
Improper Knox ID validation logic in the notification framework allows local attackers to read work profile notifications without proper access permission. Samsung’s June patch adds proper Knox ID validation to prevent improper access to notifications.
Android
Recently, Google revealed the June 2023 Android security bulletin, detailing the content of the new patch update. As the One UI is powered by Android, Galaxy device owners will get a complete security package equipped with fixes for 3 critical, and 47 high-level of CVEs.
Critical
- CVE-2023-21127, CVE-2023-21108, CVE-2023-21130
High
CVE-2023-26085, CVE-2022-46396, CVE-2022-46891, CVE-2022-46395, CVE-2022-46394, CVE-2021-0877, CVE-2023-21102, CVE-2023-21106, CVE-2023-20697, CVE-2023-20698, CVE-2023-20726, CVE-2023-20694, CVE-2023-20695, CVE-2023-20696, CVE-2023-21665, CVE-2023-21666
CVE-2022-40508, CVE-2022-40504, CVE-2022-34144, CVE-2022-33305, CVE-2022-47487, CVE-2022-47469, CVE-2022-47470, CVE-2022-47486, CVE-2022-47488, CVE-2023-0266, CVE-2023-21126, CVE-2023-21128, CVE-2023-21129, CVE-2023-21131, CVE-2023-21139, CVE-2023-21105
CVE-2023-21136, CVE-2023-21137, CVE-2023-21143, CVE-2023-20965, CVE-2023-21115, CVE-2023-21121, CVE-2023-21122, CVE-2023-21123, CVE-2023-21124, CVE-2023-21135, CVE-2023-21138, CVE-2023-21095, CVE-2023-21141, CVE-2023-21142, CVE-2023-21144
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2023-20699, CVE-2022-25713, CVE-2022-33273
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Samsung already started releasing the September 2023 security update for Galaxy A14 5G in Malaysia and the company is now expanding this update for locked models in the US. The update fixes over 60 security flaws found in the Galaxy smartphones and tablets, according to the official details.
It is a regular update, so it does not bring any new features or changes except security maintenance. However, it optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
September 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy A14 smartphone arrives with PDA version A146USQU4BWH4 in the US. To install the latest update, you just need to open Settings, press on the Software Update option, and then click on the Download and install option. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest update.
Samsung Galaxy A72 users are getting a new huge update with a September 2023 security patch in India. The update brings system security improvements, functional enhancements, bug fixes, and stability optimization to provide a better experience.
Users of Galaxy A72 smartphones can identify the September 2023 security update in India through the One UI build version A725FXXU6DWH2 and a big package size of around 1.3GB.
The update fixes over 60 security flaws to make the device more secure and reliable. However, the changelog does not contain any new features or changes.
Moreover, the firmware also updates several stock apps Samsung Notes Adds-ons, Samsung Kids, Notes, Health, Members, Calculator, and Voice Recorder to the latest version.
You can get the update from Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.
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Samsung is rolling out a new update for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, which installs the latest Android security patch released in September 2023. The update is currently available for locked models in the US.
September 2023 update for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series can be identified through One UI build versions mentioned below.
- Galaxy S21 – G991USQS9EWI1
- Galaxy S21 Plus – G996USQS9EWI1
- Galaxy S21 Ultra – G998USQS9EWI1
This fresh security patch fixes over 60 security flaws found in Galaxy smartphones and tablets, according to the official details. It is a regular update, so it does not bring any new features or changes except security maintenance. However, it optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
To install the latest update, you just need to open Settings, press on the Software Update option, and then click on the Download and Install option. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest update.
