CVE-2016-2433 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary kernel code via the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver on affected Android devices, requiring a security patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2433?
CVE-2016-2433 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Google Android, published on 21 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver for Android, as used by BlackBerry smartphones before Build AAE570, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2433?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2016-2433 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2433 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xww-8fwj-mpvq.