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The Indian government urgently asked Samsung smartphone users to update their devices due to security vulnerabilities.
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CERT-In issued a warning about a threat to certain Samsung devices running on Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14. These vulnerabilities could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data on these devices.
CERT-In has categorized the risk as high. Attackers may use these vulnerabilities to bypass security measures, access confidential information, and run unauthorized code on targeted systems. The vulnerabilities could pose a threat to different parts of the Samsung ecosystem.
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Detailed Analysis and Potential Consequences:
The government’s cybersecurity team found several problems. These include issues with access control in Knox features, flaws in facial recognition software, concerns with the AR Emoji app, errors in Knox security software, and vulnerabilities in different system components. The vulnerabilities also affect the softsimd library, the Smart Clip app, and contacts app. These vulnerabilities include incorrect data size verification, unvalidated user input, and hijacking of specific app interactions.
Samsung phones with Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14 are at risk, including models like Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
To reduce the dangers of these vulnerabilities, users are strongly advised to take the following measures:
1. Install security updates quickly.
2. Update your apps regularly.
3. Be careful when installing apps.
4. Be cautious when clicking on links.
This advisory is to protect Samsung users from security threats. It stresses the need for proactive measures to secure their devices.
