New firmware that bring the October patch to these devices will be available for download from SamMobile's archives once they go live in different markets. You will also find coverage of the October security update for popular Galaxy phones and tablets on our homepage. As usual, you can manually check if there's an update for your device by opening its Settings app and heading into the Software update menu.
21 Samsung-exclusive vulnerabilities fixed in October patch
The October security patch fixes five critical-risk vulnerabilities found in the Android OS, along with dozens of moderate and high-risk vulnerabilities. It also fixes 21 vulnerabilities discovered in Samsung's software. One of those exploits allowed unauthorized access to the SD card and contents in the user's Secure Folder, while another enabled access to sensitive data through the Auto Hotspot feature. Information on some vulnerabilities has not been disclosed, which is standard practice in order to prevent exploitation before the necessary fixes have reached all eligible devices.
