CVE-2017-0509 Privilege escalation in Android
A local attacker can exploit a Broadcom Wi-Fi driver flaw in Android to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, leading to full device compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0509?
CVE-2017-0509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-32124445. References: B-RB#110688.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0509?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0509?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0509 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0509 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhrg-c9rv-4cfq, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0509.