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Samsung SMR: January 2025 Security patch released
We are in January 2025 and Samsung has announced a first maintenance release of this year for its Galaxy devices as part of its monthly security updates. The company has finally today released details of the January 2025 security patch, which includes patches from both Google and Samsung to fix numerous vulnerabilities and bugs affecting the Android system and One UI software.
On the Android side, the Samsung January 2025 security patch addresses 5 critical, 24 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. Nevertheless, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company and 2 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
As usual, Samsung has also provided more details about the vulnerabilities affecting its software UI skin. The latest patch includes 22 Samsung-specific patches, which improve the security and performance of the SoundPicker, Samsung Message, NotificationManager, and Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader.
In short, this patch fixes various vulnerabilities and bugs affecting the Android system and Samsung devices. Although Samsung has not yet started rolling out the January 2025 security patch for Galaxy devices, it will soon be available for all eligible devices.
Samsung January 2025 Security patch released
Critical
CVE-2024-43096, CVE-2024-43770, CVE-2024-43771, CVE-2024-49747, CVE-2024-49748High
CVE-2024-43077, CVE-2024-43701, CVE-2024-33056, CVE-2024-33044, CVE-2024-43052, CVE-2022-42545, CVE-2024-49732, CVE-2024-49735, CVE-2024-49737, CVE-2024-49738, CVE-2024-49744, CVE-2024-49745, CVE-2023-40108, CVE-2024-49733, CVE-2023-40132, CVE-2024-49749, CVE-2024-34722, CVE-2024-34730, CVE-2024-43095, CVE-2024-43765, CVE-2024-49742, CVE-2024-49734, CVE-2024-43763, CVE-2024-49736Moderate
NoneAlready included in previous updates
CVE-2024-20125Not applicable to Samsung devices
CVE-2024-43048, CVE-2024-33063
Samsung
- SVE-2024-0274(CVE-2025-20881): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-0308(CVE-2025-20882): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-1217(CVE-2025-20883): Improper access control in SoundPicker
- SVE-2024-1527(CVE-2025-20884): Improper access control in Samsung Message
- SVE-2024-1828(CVE-2025-20885): Out-of-bounds write in softsim TA
- SVE-2024-1834(CVE-2025-20886): Inclusion of sensitive information in test code in softsim TA
- SVE-2024-1875(CVE-2025-20893): Improper access control in NotificationManager
- SVE-2024-2153(CVE-2025-20887): Out-of-bounds read in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-2154(CVE-2025-20888): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-2156(CVE-2025-20889): Out-of-bounds read in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-2157(CVE-2025-20890): Out-of-bounds write in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-2158(CVE-2025-20891): Out-of-bounds read in libsthmbc.so
- SVE-2024-2171(CVE-2025-20892): Protection Mechanism Failure in bootloader
One UI 7
As the company continues to develop the One UI 7 update, which will likely come out with the Galaxy S25 series. Notably, Samsung recently released the third One UI 7 beta update for the Galaxy S24 series.
Additionally, the Galaxy S25 series with One UI 7, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and Seamless updates is expected to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event in the US on January 22, 2025.
Samsung is reportedly planning major upgrades for its future Galaxy S27 series. Even though these flagship phones are still far from launch, new leaks have revealed that Samsung is working on the Galaxy S27 Pro alongside the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Ultra models.
Galaxy S27 Pro leaks
As per the GSMA database Documents, Samsung has three unannounced devices in the pipeline. The database has three model numbers: SM-S956U, SM-S957B/DS, and SM-S958U. According to this, the SM-S956U model number identifies it as the Galaxy S27+, while those for the SM-S957B/DS identify it as the Galaxy S27 Pro, and the SM-S958U lists it as the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Additionally, the Pro variant phone is expected to resemble the Galaxy S27 Ultra in terms of specifications closely.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature a more compact design, sporting a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. There is also talk that it will not include an S Pen.
As for the cameras, this phone could feature a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. Additionally, it includes a 12MP front camera for better selfies.
The Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy processor. Additionally, it may come with 12GB or more of RAM and 256GB or more of UFS 5.0 storage. The phone could house a 5,000mAh battery with 45W or faster charging.
Based on previous launch timelines, the Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027. Stay tuned for more facts.
Samsung has reportedly commenced Android 17-based One UI 9 testing for the Galaxy S26 series. The first-ever Android 17 build has surfaced on Samsung’s firmware server, suggesting an early debut of the next One UI version.
An alleged Android 17 firmware has been listed on CheckFirm (via TarunVats) for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That said, Samsung kicked off its work on the One UI 9 system for the latest flagship nearly two months earlier than usual.
Based on available information, Samsung is currently testing the BZC5 build on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will take its time to refine this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the release of the firmware.
Although testing for One UI 9 has commenced early, this does not imply that it will become available to customers any sooner. Samsung will take the necessary time to optimize this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the firmware release.
On February 25, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, and these phones will be available starting March 11. A day later, the company began rolling out Beta 6 for the Galaxy S25 series, but it seems this may not be the last beta before the stable version is released. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series is still receiving updates through the One UI 8.5 beta program.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta 7
A reliable tipster, @TarunVats, spotted a new One UI 8.5 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series on testing systems. The build ending in ZZC3 indicates that Samsung is preparing the seventh beta update for the S25 phones. It’s worth noting that this build began rolling out in March, but the patch level is still February 2026.
The new build suggests that the beta program is still active even after the Galaxy S26 series launched with One UI 8.5 features and improvements. Galaxy S25 Users may have to wait a little longer for the final stable update.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta 6 update fixed many problems and improved the phone’s performance, including Bixby, Gallery, Now Bar, Now Brief, Display settings, Modes, and Routines.
At this time, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed how many more beta updates will arrive or when the stable One UI 8.5 version will be released for the Galaxy S25 series and older phones. However, the new beta build is a strong indication that at least one more beta update is on the way. Galaxy S25 users who are part of the beta program should keep an eye out for new updates.
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