Overview

• Samsung says a serious image‑processing vulnerability affecting Galaxy phones on Android 13 and newer has been exploited in the wild.
• Samsung and WhatsApp have released fixes, and users are urged to update immediately and reboot to reduce the risk of compromise.
• The security update is being distributed by model, region and carrier, which means some devices will not receive it right away.
• The flaw traces to an image library previously scrutinized by Google’s Project Zero, with the risk publicly flagged on August 13.
• Security experts warn the bug can enable remote code execution via malicious images, with WhatsApp’s massive user base increasing exposure.