CVE-2017-0569 Privilege escalation in Android
A local attacker can exploit a Broadcom Wi-Fi driver flaw to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, requiring prior compromise of a privileged process.
- 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-2017-0569?
CVE-2017-0569 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 7 Apr 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 High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-34198729. References: B-RB#110666.
Weakness: CWE-131
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0569 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0569 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-0569 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c6h-gw38-34mr.