PT-2017-1887 · Google · Android
Published
2017-04-07
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Updated
2019-10-03
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CVE-2017-0567
CVSS v2.0
7.6
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Android versions Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18
Description
The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver, which could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This vulnerability is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. The vulnerability is associated with insufficient access control in the Wi-Fi driver, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context using a special application.
Recommendations
For Android versions Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18, consider disabling the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver until a patch is available.
Restrict access to the kernel to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Avoid using the Wi-Fi driver in sensitive operations until the issue is resolved.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
Android