A few more Galaxy smartphones have received the July 2022 Android security patch from Samsung. The two newest members of the group are the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy A53. In numerous nations throughout the world, the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy A32, Galaxy F62, and the Galaxy A23 have already received the newest security update.
In Asia and Europe, the Galaxy S20 FE is now receiving the July security update. The receiving new SMR (Security Maintenance Release) with firmware version G780GXXS3CVF3 is the LTE variant available in Asian markets. That has the firmware version G781BXXS4FVF3 for the European 5G model. Other markets, including the US, should soon receive the update for the device.
First rolling out is the most recent update for the Galaxy A53 in South Korea, the country where Samsung is based. The July SMR with firmware version A536NKSU2AVFA is being delivered to the recently announced premium mid-ranger, which is also offered in the US. In the upcoming days, the update should become universal.
Advertisement THE JULY SECURITY PATCH’S CONTENTS HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED BY SAMSUNG. Since last week, Samsung has been updating its devices with the July security patch. It published the new SMR’s comprehensive information earlier today. We are once again receiving solutions for numerous vulnerabilities. The company specifically lists solutions for 41 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items and 23 Android OS concerns. SVEs are flaws that solely impact Samsung’s Galaxy tablets and smartphones.
This month, three critical severity Android OS vulnerabilities were addressed. If an attacker used them to their full potential in the field, these could seriously harm users. Furthermore, Samsung classified at least seven SVE instances as having high-severity problems.
Some of those problems exposed the Knox security platform of the business, enabling attackers to conduct specific operations without the appropriate authorization. By doing a factory reset on the device, attackers might also disable the keyguard and get around the Knoxguard lock. Attackers were able to alter the recommended network type in TelephonyUI, which is another serious problem brought on by insufficient access restriction.
Advertisement Additionally, Samsung has resolved problems with AppLock, AppLinker, Alarm Manager, Wearable Manager, and other programs. The Galaxy S20 FE and the Galaxy A53 are now receiving all of these updates. The latter might also receive extra optimizations and feature upgrades. Be on the lookout for the newest SMR if you use one of these devices. As per usual, as soon as the OTA (over the air) update reaches your device, you will receive a notification.
