Inside the Image processing bookcase A very serious vulnerability has been identified of the smartphones of the Samsung Galaxy series. Through this vulnerability, in fact, a hacker could remote accessing the user’s data (without him realizing it) and Install invisible spyware. The bug is present in devices with Android 13 operating system and subsequent versions and represents a serious risk for the privacy and safety of users.
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Samsung runs for cover with an urgent update
Aware of this threat, while it is preparing to distribute the One UI 8, Samsung has released a Urgent security update to protect millions of Galaxy series devices from this serious vulnerability. The problem was discovered by the Meta Security Team, which reported it to both Apple and Samsung. Apple intervened first, correcting the problem in late August with the update to the iOS 18.6.2 version. Samsung, on the other hand, took a few more weeks but has now made an update available that corrects the bugofficially classified as “critic”.
According to what was communicated, the vulnerability affects in particular the System file called Libimagecodec.quram.soused for the processing of images. The flawless allows any hackers to perform arbitrary code, that is, commands that the device should not accept, thus opening the way to potential intrusions and installations of spy software. At the moment, however, There is no evidence that vulnerability has already been exploited for real attacks.
To avoid risks, it is essential that all owners of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone Update your device immediately. The update is already available and simply access the phone settings, enter the section dedicated to software updates and start the download and installation procedure.
This episode is indicative of the need, even for larger producers, of react promptly in the face of new computer threats. Leaving too much time can expose millions of users to irreparable damage even of a serious entity. It is no coincidence, in an era in which the sensitivity on privacy and computer security is greater, which giants such as Meta, Apple and Samsung collaborate more and more often in identifying and resolution of vulnerability.
