CVE-2017-0561 Memory corruption in Android
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on the Wi-Fi SoC via a memory corruption flaw in Broadcom firmware used by Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-0561?
CVE-2017-0561 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 7 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0561?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0561?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0561 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-0561 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0561, GHSA-gwvj-5r5w-vc2g.