The National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM) has issued a warning regarding a significant security vulnerability in Samsung devices. A total of 24 security flaws identified in Galaxy smartphones have been addressed in the June security update. Here are the details:
USOM Alerts Users About Samsung Security Flaw
USOM urges Samsung users to review the update documents released by Samsung and apply the necessary updates immediately. The identified security vulnerabilities could allow attackers to gain control of systems and steal data.
The June security package addresses more than 10 significant security flaws. Some of these vulnerabilities in Exynos processors could lead to memory corruption, unauthorized access, and code execution attacks.
Key security issues addressed include:
- Memory Corruption: Risks related to memory corruption in Exynos processors.
- Bypassing Authentication Mechanisms: Vulnerabilities that allow attackers to bypass authentication.
- Rollback Protection: Issues with the rollback protection not being adequately checked.
USOM emphasizes the urgency of applying the Samsung update for user security. Their statement reads:
“The National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM) advises users and system administrators to review the documents released by Samsung and take the necessary security measures.”
Samsung has shared technical details and risk levels of the 24 vulnerabilities fixed in the June update. Several of these have been marked as high-risk, particularly affecting Galaxy devices with Exynos chipsets. Users are strongly advised to download the update as soon as possible to ensure their devices are secure.
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