Eight-Year-Old Samsung KNOX Flaw Exposed Millions of Galaxy Devices to Kernel Attacks

A high-severity vulnerability was found in Samsung's KNOX security framework, which is used in Android-powered Galaxy devices. The flaw, a use-after-free vulnerability, affected devices from the S9 through S25 models. This vulnerability made millions of Galaxy devices susceptible to kernel attacks. The issue is notable for being eight years old, indicating a long-standing security risk. The vulnerability's presence in numerous device models highlights the potential scope of its impact.