All articles tagged with #security patch
Samsung has begun rolling out the May 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, starting in South Korea with firmware S90xNKSS9GZE5 (about 506.30MB for the S22) and addressing 36 security vulnerabilities; global rollout is expected in the coming days. The update accompanies One UI 8.5, while One UI 9.0 is not slated for these devices, which are expected to receive their final major update.
Samsung has begun rolling out the May 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 series, starting with international variants in India. The update, about 544.86MB and labeled S93xBXXS9CZE1, fixes 36 security issues and can be installed via Settings > Software update > Download and install, following earlier patches to other Galaxy lines.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Anthropic’s Claude Code CLI allowed attackers to execute arbitrary commands through crafted deeplinks. The flaw came from a context-blind argument parser that treated --settings overrides found inside a deeplink’s q parameter as legitimate, enabling injection of a SessionStart hook at startup. Anthropic released a fix in Claude Code 2.1.118 and urged users to update; the issue highlights the risks of eager CLI parsing and deeplink handling.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) started receiving the May 2026 security patch, a ~560MB update (build S94xBXXS2AZE2) that first landed in Europe after earlier Korea releases. Samsung is prioritizing One UI 9 (Android 17) development, with a beta program available in Germany and the UK (and others like the USA, Korea, India, Poland). To update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung has begun rolling out the April 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 globally, and to the Galaxy S24 and S23 in Korea first, addressing 47 security issues. The S25 update is 548.89MB (firmware S93xBXXS9BZCH), while S24 and S23 updates are 456.64MB (S92xNKSS5CZCH) and 436.32MB (S91xNKSS7EZCI) respectively, with other markets likely to follow. Samsung is also advancing One UI 8.5 beta activity across these devices (S25 ninth beta, S24 second beta, and S23 beta program).
Samsung's Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are receiving the March 2026 security patch in South Korea with firmware versions S921NKSS5CZC1, S926NKSS5CZC1, and S928NKSS5CZC1; rollout to other regions is expected in the coming days, and users can update via Settings > Software update > Download and install. The piece also notes an upcoming One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) beta program for the lineup.
Samsung has begun rolling out the March 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S25 lineup (S25, S25+, S25 Edge, S25 Ultra) in South Korea, delivering a ~500 MB update (firmware S93xNKSS8BZC1) with fixes for 65 vulnerabilities; rollout to other markets is expected in the coming days as Samsung nears a stable One UI 8.5 release.
Samsung has opened the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India and Korea, with firmware versions F966NKSU8ZZC5 (Korea) and F966BXXU8ZZC5 (India) based on Android 16 QPR2, including the February 2026 security patch. Eligible users can join via the Samsung Members app; as with all betas, expect bugs and stability issues.
Google released emergency Chrome updates to fix CVE-2026-2441—a use-after-free in CSSFontFeatureValuesMap exploited in the wild—marking Chrome’s first zero-day patch of 2026; the fix has been backported across commits and is rolling out to Windows, macOS (145.0.7632.75/76), and Linux (144.0.7559.75), with a note that related issues remain addressed in bug 48393607. Users should update Chrome or enable auto-update.
Microsoft released the January 2026 Windows security update, but four days later issued an emergency out-of-band fix after reports that the update could prevent some systems from shutting down or hibernating and could block remote desktop logins. The shutdown issue affected only Windows 11 version 23H2 on Enterprise and IoT editions, and Microsoft later clarified the scope and released the fix (with an update on Jan 18 stating 23H2 was the affected variant).
Samsung has begun rolling out the January 2026 security patch to the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, starting in South Korea with a 404.35 MB update (firmware S92xNKSS4CZA1) that fixes 55 issues; broader regional rollout is expected in the coming days. The next major update will bring One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) with a redesigned UI and new features.
A critical vulnerability named MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847) affects over 87,000 MongoDB instances by allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to extract sensitive data through uninitialized memory disclosure in zlib decompression. The flaw impacts multiple versions, with patches available, and a PoC exploit has been released, increasing the risk of active exploitation. Administrators are urged to update their systems or apply temporary mitigations such as disabling zlib compression and restricting network access.
SonicWall has issued a warning about a new zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-40602) in the SMA1000 Appliance Management Console, which has been exploited in attacks to escalate privileges. The flaw is being exploited in conjunction with another critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-23006) to execute remote code with root privileges. SonicWall advises users to update to the latest firmware to mitigate the risk, as over 950 appliances are exposed online. This follows recent security breaches and malware attacks targeting SonicWall devices.
Samsung is rolling out December 2025 security updates for various Galaxy devices, including foldables, S25 series, and tablets, with improvements in security, system stability, and new features, while also facing delays in Google Play system updates.
Samsung has begun rolling out the December 2025 security update for several flagship and foldable Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Fold 5, Flip 4, Flip 5, and Galaxy S25 series, primarily in South Korea and the US. The update enhances security with 68 fixes, improves system stability, and is based on Android 16 and One UI 8, with plans for future updates like One UI 8.5. Additionally, Samsung is updating other devices like Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Ring, and apps such as Calendar and Reminder, while facing delays in Google Play system updates across some models.