Samsung has rolled out its November security patch, which fixes critical vulnerabilities across its smartphones and wearables. This update addresses 51 security flaws—38 in the Android operating system and 13 in Samsung’s One UI software. It also focuses on improving security for devices powered by Samsung’s Exynos processors. Which are found in many of its devices.
Important Security Update Now Available for Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 Smartphones
As reported by Sammobile, the 38 vulnerabilities in Android are high-risk. Meaning they could let hackers access sensitive data or disrupt device operations. These issues affect key parts of the operating system, which attackers often target to take control of a device.
Samsung also fixed 13 security flaws in One UI, its custom interface on top of Android. Of these, 11 are classified as moderate to high risk. If left unpatched, they could allow unauthorized access to personal data or control of certain device functions.
A key part of this update is the focus on Samsung’s Exynos processors. These chips are used in both smartphones and wearables, and the patch fixes vulnerabilities in many Exynos models. Including the 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 1280, 2200, 1330, 1380, 1480, 2400, 9110, W920, and W930. This ensures better security for a wide range of Samsung devices.
Currently, the November patch is available for six devices. Three in the Galaxy S23 series and three in the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung plans to release it to other phones and smartwatches in the coming weeks.
With this update, the company is working to protect user data and strengthen device security. The company is taking important steps to safeguard its devices against cyber threats. By fixing vulnerabilities in both Android, One UI, and Exynos processors.