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Samsung September 2023 Security Patch Details Released: What’s New
Samsung has already started to make its Galaxy devices more secure by releasing the September 2023 update and Galaxy S23 series beta users have become the first ones to get it. Now, the company has officially published the details of the September 2023 security patch for Samsung devices, which fixes many security issues that are identified by CVE and SVE codes.
Android Patch Details
Google’s Android Security September 2023 Bulletin contains 4 critical and 19 high levels of vulnerabilities affecting the Android framework and system.
Critical
- CVE-2022-40510, CVE-2023-35658, CVE-2023-35673, CVE-2023-35681
High
- CVE-2020-29374, CVE-2023-20780, CVE-2023-21626, CVE-2023-35669, CVE-2023-35674, CVE-2023-35676, CVE-2023-35687, CVE-2023-35675, CVE-2023-35679, CVE-2023-35666, CVE-2023-35667, CVE-2023-35670, CVE-2023-35682, CVE-2023-35684, CVE-2023-35671, CVE-2023-35683, CVE-2023-35677, CVE-2023-21135, CVE-2023-21118
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- None
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2022-34830, CVE-2023-21264, CVE-2023-28537, CVE-2023-22666, CVE-2023-28555, CVE-2023-35665, CVE-2023-35664, CVE-2023-35680
One UI Patch Details
In addition to the Android patch, the September 2023 patch details include 35 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items that are specific to Samsung devices. These items address various security issues in the device firmware, software, and applications.
The September 2023 Bulletin contains the following SVE items:
- SVE-2022-0857(CVE-2023-30706): Improper authorization in Samsung Keyboard
- SVE-2022-1724(CVE-2023-30707): Improper input validation in Samsung Keyboard
- SVE-2022-2628(CVE-2023-30708): Improper authentication in SecSettings
- SVE-2023-0622(CVE-2023-30709): Improper access control in Dual Messenger
- SVE-2023-0642(CVE-2023-30710): Improper input validation vulnerability in Knox AI
- SVE-2023-0811(CVE-2023-30711): Improper authentication in Phone and Messaging Storage
- SVE-2023-0871(CVE-2023-30712): Launch anywhere vulnerability in Settings Suggestions
- SVE-2023-0941(CVE-2023-30713): Improper privilege management in One UI Home
- SVE-2023-0942(CVE-2023-30714): Improper authorization in One UI Home
- SVE-2023-0949(CVE-2023-30715): Improper access control vulnerability in Weather
- SVE-2023-0954(CVE-2023-30716): Improper access control vulnerability in SVCAgent
- SVE-2023-0963(CVE-2023-30717): Sensitive information exposure vulnerability in SVCAgent
- SVE-2023-0993(CVE-2023-30718): Improper export of Android application components in WifiApAutoHotspotEnablingActivity
- SVE-2023-1027(CVE-2023-30719): Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability in InboundSmsHandler
- SVE-2023-1028(CVE-2023-30720): PendingIntent hijacking in LmsAssemblyTrackerCTC
- SVE-2023-1059(CVE-2023-30721): Insertion of sensitive information into log vulnerability in Locksettings
Google Pixel phones will get the third Beta update of Android 15 this month. The new OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. Samsung will open its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices sometime in August 2024.
Following the I/O 2024 event, many Android vendors such as Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus have commenced Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung is not subjected to follow.
One UI 6.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. While we are in the middle of 2024, we already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
Android 15 Easter Egg
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
In case you don’t find your Galaxy device in the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to the eligibility of devices. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin around October 2024.
Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone users are getting One UI 6.1 update in the US. This update brings several new features and enhancements for an intuitive experience as well as installs the latest Android security patch released in May 2024.
One UI 6.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network in the US can be verified through One UI build version A236VSQU4DXE6. The installation package size of this update is around 2.2GB.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A23 can download the update to get benefits through new features and enhancements. You need to visit your smartphone’s Settings app >> Software Update >> Download and install.
One UI 6.1 Features
One UI 6.1 adds depth effects to wallpapers, new widgets, and various font choices for better personalization. Users can now organize Modes and Routines directly from the home screen, and the Quick Share feature simplifies content sharing.
Moreover, the Samsung Find app and child account settings support security and family management. Samsung Internet allows tab group sharing, while Samsung Health offers customizable health goals and menstrual cycle tracking.
For advanced editing, the update adds precise clipping and object transfer between photos. It enhances video editing with speed adjustments and cross-device state sharing.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus users are getting an Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update in India. This update installs the May 2024 security update to improve system security and stability to provide a better experience.
One UI 6.1 update has new features and improvements over the previous UI. This update adds new features to Gallery, Calendar, Widgets, Lock screen, Security, Clock, and more apps to provide a seamless and intuitive experience.
The firmware version of One UI 6.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus in India is X216BXXU2CXF1 and the installation package size is around 1.1GB. It updates security and apps to the latest version.
To access One UI 6.1 features and enhancements on your Tab, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.
