CVE-2017-0561
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.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 20180518-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 20180518-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 20180518-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 20180518-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 20180518-1 |
| linux-kernel | 3.10 | affected | |
| linux-kernel | 3.18 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97367
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00015.html
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41805/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41806/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0561
CWEs
CWE-787
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.