# CVE-2017-0561: A remote code execution vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi firmware could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the con

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-04-07 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Inc. Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97367
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41805/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00015.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41806/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41806
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41805

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