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Samsung December 2023 Security Patch Details Released: What’s New
Samsung has published the details of its December 2023 security patch for its Galaxy devices. It includes CVE and SVE items to enhance the security and stability of the device to provide a better and more secure experience.
The latest patch includes fixes of more than 60 vulnerabilities, of which 50 are of Google and others of Samsung. These include buffer overflow, AR Emoji, KnoxCustom Service, bootloader, SmartManager, Knox Guard, and Contacts.
Android Patch Details
The security update is based on the Android Security Bulletin – December 2023, which contains patches for 50 issues identified by Google.
Critical
- CVE-2023-21671, CVE-2023-28574, CVE-2023-22388, CVE-2023-33045, CVE-2023-40077, CVE-2023-40076, CVE-2023-40088
High
- CVE-2023-28469, CVE-2023-20702, CVE-2023-32835, CVE-2023-32834, CVE-2023-33031, CVE-2023-33059, CVE-2023-33055, CVE-2023-33074, CVE-2023-28545, CVE-2023-24852, CVE-2023-33048, CVE-2023-33056, CVE-2023-33047, CVE-2023-33061, CVE-2023-40079, CVE-2023-40089, CVE-2023-40091, CVE-2023-40095, CVE-2023-40096, CVE-2023-40103, CVE-2023-45774, CVE-2023-45777, CVE-2023-21267, CVE-2023-40073, CVE-2023-40092, CVE-2023-40074, CVE-2023-40075, CVE-2023-40078, CVE-2023-40080, CVE-2023-40082, CVE-2023-40084, CVE-2023-40087, CVE-2023-40090, CVE-2023-40097, CVE-2023-45773, CVE-2023-45775, CVE-2023-45776, CVE-2023-35668, CVE-2023-40083, CVE-2023-21394, CVE-2023-40098, CVE-2023-45781, CVE-2023-40094(A-288896339, A-307719731)
Moderate
- None
Already included in previous updates
- CVE-2023-28556
Not applicable to Samsung devices
- CVE-2023-32836, CVE-2023-32837, CVE-2023-32832, CVE-2023-40081
One UI Patch Details
Samsung also addressed 16 issues specific to its devices, such as improper access control in knoxcustom service and KnoxCustomManagerService. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor provided patches for two moderate issues.
- SVE-2023-1700(CVE-2023-42570): Improper access control vulnerability in KnoxCustomManagerService
- SVE-2023-1694(CVE-2023-42564): Improper access control in knoxcustom service
- SVE-2023-1621(CVE-2023-42563): Integer overflow vulnerability in libFacePreProcessingjni.camera.samsung.so
- SVE-2023-1620(CVE-2023-42562): Integer overflow vulnerability in libFacePreProcessingjni.camera.samsung.so
- SVE-2023-1488(CVE-2023-42569): Improper authorization verification vulnerability in AR Emoji
- SVE-2023-1480(CVE-2023-42561): Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in bootloader
- SVE-2023-1452(CVE-2023-42568): Improper access control vulnerability in SmartManagerCN
- SVE-2023-1440(CVE-2023-42560): Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in dec_mono_audb of libsavsac.so
- SVE-2023-1430(CVE-2023-42559): Improper exception management vulnerability in Knox Guard
- SVE-2023-1393(CVE-2023-42558): Out of bounds write vulnerability in HDCP in HAL
- SVE-2023-1374(CVE-2023-42557): Out-of-bound write vulnerability in libIfaaCa
- SVE-2023-1350(CVE-2023-42567): Improper size check vulnerability in softsimd
- SVE-2023-1102(CVE-2023-42566): Out-of-bound write vulnerability in libsavsvc
- SVE-2023-1003(CVE-2023-42565): Improper input validation vulnerability in Smart Clip
- SVE-2023-0938(CVE-2023-42556): Implicit intent hijacking vulnerability in Contacts
Samsung has been actively testing One UI 7 builds for several Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 being among the models included in these tests. As the development of the next major software update progresses, Samsung has moved forward with testing, and the first internal test builds for these two foldable smartphones have now surfaced online.
A recent report from a reliable tipster has revealed that the One UI 7 testing builds, F946BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and F731BXXU4EXKN for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, have been spotted on Samsung’s test servers.
This indicates that the company is moving forward with the internal testing phase for these devices and is working on enhancing the update ahead of its release for users.
Developing….
Samsung has started testing One UI 7 (Android 15) on Galaxy S23 FE. It’s the first time when the software server has listed the latest build for the device. An internal test build has been spotted, suggesting the Beta is unlikely for the S23 FE.
Recently, an internal One UI 7 (Android 15) build surfaced on Samsung’s software server for the Galaxy S23 FE. The build carries PDA version number S711BXXU6EXKM, where “E” refers to a major version bump in the near future.
Samsung has significantly delayed this year’s Beta Program. The owners of Galaxy S25 smartphones still missing out access to the One UI 7 Beta. The public rollout is delayed till the first half of the next year.
Well, this long wait will end up bringing fruitful upgrades to your Galaxy. The company is exploring a brand new interface across the OS. Many new features are being added in the One UI 7, with AI upgrades due for the One UI 7.1 software.
Google and some other Android vendors started a stable Android 15 update rollout. The distribution commenced after months of Beta testing. Beyond that, Google has just kickstarted the Developer Beta of the Android 16 operating system.
One UI 7.0 update is expected to be released for your Galaxy S23 FE by February 2025. Samsung will unveil the final version alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year. Later on, eligible devices will begin getting the major firmware update.
Galaxy S23 FE runs an Exynos 2200 chip, offering decent performance. Samsung’s next big upgrade will elevate your phone’s animation and transitions to a whole new level. A tipster has recently revealed key information about the changes.
The software will introduce redesigned Quick Settings, independent Notification Panel, rounded UI components, smoother animations, reliable transition effects, faster app opening experience, easily accessible Camera toggles and a lot more.
Samsung has already begun rolling out the long-awaited One UI update for its smart TVs, based on Tizen OS 8.0. It introduces a design overhaul that brings elements of its smartphone UI to the big screen. Although the overall experience still feels distinct from the One UI found on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
The One UI update for smart TVs brings changes to the Daily Board feature. This screen shows useful widgets and wallpapers, and now it has a more One UI-inspired design. Widgets like Weather, Notes, Tips, and SmartThings Home Status now have a similar look to what you’d see on a Galaxy phone.
Samsung Weather and SmartThings widgets look almost identical to the ones on smartphones. Moreover, the Samsung Notes app icon is also familiar.
Image: Samsung Newsroom
With the Daily Board, you can choose which widgets you want to display, change the background wallpaper, and set up automatic widget rotation. If you place more than four widgets on the screen, they will rotate automatically. However, there are some limitations. You can’t set a custom wallpaper only the preloaded options are available.
While the One UI update brings some fresh features, Samsung’s TV interface still has a lot of the old Tizen design. The Settings menu still looks very much like it did before, and the app icons, while similar, don’t fully match the modern style of One UI on phones.
Samsung is making progress in bringing One UI to its TVs, but there’s more work to be done. Future updates may bring more changes to make the experience feel even more like the One UI on your smartphone or tablet.
Aside from this, Samsung recently released a new update for the Daily Board app, which brings Night Clock mode and bug fixes to enhance users’ experience.