CVE-2017-0561

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: April 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi firmware could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the Wi-Fi SoC. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the context of the Wi-Fi SoC. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-34199105. References: B-RB#110814.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97367
Source: security@android.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
Source: security@android.com
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Source: security@android.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97367
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41805/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41806/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
30.0%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

linux