Samsung Galaxy Watch Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Fall Detection

A vulnerability exists in the fall detection feature of Galaxy Watch models running Android Watch 16, prior to the SMR August 2025 Release 1. This vulnerability allows local attackers to alter the fall detection settings. The issue stems from improper access control, which has been addressed in the August 2025 security update.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized modifications of the fall detection configuration on the affected Galaxy Watch devices.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the Samsung Security Maintenance Release (SMR) August 2025 Release 1, which includes the patch for this vulnerability.