CVE-2017-9417 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on devices using Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips via the Broadpwn vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9417?
CVE-2017-9417 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9417?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Bcm43xx Wi-Fi Chipset Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9417?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-9417 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9417 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9417, GHSA-f8g5-rmc4-j74g.