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CVE-2017-0561

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi firmware could enable a remote...

9.8 CriticalPublic exploitFix available

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.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

29.8%Up 17.0 points since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 9.8

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.

Record
CVE-2017-0561
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
10.0 HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness
CWE-787
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

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.

Record
CVE-2017-0561
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-0915 No score

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.

Record
EUVD-2017-0915
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-gwvj-5r5w-vc2g 9.8

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi firmware could enable a remote...

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.

Record
GHSA-gwvj-5r5w-vc2g
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-787
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 9.8

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.

Record
CVE-2017-0561
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-0561 9.8

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.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0561
CVSS 3.0
9.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2017-0472 No score

Updated nonfree firmwares fixes security issues and adds new hw support

Updated nonfree firmwares fixes at least the following security issues:

Broadcom firmware fixes:

  • dropping BRCM proprietary packets received over the air (CVE-2016-0801)
  • adding length checks for TDLS action frames (CVE-2017-0561)
  • adding length checks for WME IE (CVE-2017-9417)

Iwlwifi firmware fixes:

  • The reinstallation of the Group Temporal key could be used for replay attacks (CVE-2017-13080)
  • The reinstallation of the Integrity Group Temporal key could be used for replay attacks (CVE-2017-13081)

This update also adds updated firmwares:

  • ath10k, cxgb4, liquidio, mrvl, ql2400, ql2500, wilc1000
  • Amd Polaris10-12, Intel BXT/SKL/KBL/CNL

and new firmwares:

  • Amd Vega10 and Raven
  • Cavium nitrox
  • Intel CNL/GLK, IPU3, JeffersonPeak, ThunderPeak
  • Mellanox Spectrum
  • nVidia GP108 (GTX1030)
  • Qualcom Adreno &Venus, imx SDMA,
  • Realtek rtl8822be

in order to support new hardware supported by 4.14 series kernels.

Record
MGASA-2017-0472
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
firmware-nonfree
Debian:12
before 20180518-1, plus listed versions
0.10.100.110.120.13
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0.13~bpo40+10.140.14+lenny10.14+lenny20.150.160.16~bpo50+10.170.17~bpo50+10.180.190.20.200.210.220.230.23~bpo50+10.240.24~bpo50+10.250.260.270.27~bpo50+10.280.28+squeeze10.290.30.300.310.320.32~bpo60+10.330.340.350.35~bpo60+10.360.36+wheezy.10.36+wheezy.1~bpo60+10.370.380.38~bpo70+10.390.39~bpo70+10.40.4+etchnhalf.1
20180518-1
firmware-nonfree
Debian:13
before 20180518-1, plus listed versions
0.10.100.110.120.13
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0.13~bpo40+10.140.14+lenny10.14+lenny20.150.160.16~bpo50+10.170.17~bpo50+10.180.190.20.200.210.220.230.23~bpo50+10.240.24~bpo50+10.250.260.270.27~bpo50+10.280.28+squeeze10.290.30.300.310.320.32~bpo60+10.330.340.350.35~bpo60+10.360.36+wheezy.10.36+wheezy.1~bpo60+10.370.380.38~bpo70+10.390.39~bpo70+10.40.4+etchnhalf.1
20180518-1
firmware-nonfree
Debian:14
before 20180518-1, plus listed versions
0.10.100.110.120.13
Show 45 moreShow less
0.13~bpo40+10.140.14+lenny10.14+lenny20.150.160.16~bpo50+10.170.17~bpo50+10.180.190.20.200.210.220.230.23~bpo50+10.240.24~bpo50+10.250.260.270.27~bpo50+10.280.28+squeeze10.290.30.300.310.320.32~bpo60+10.330.340.350.35~bpo60+10.360.36+wheezy.10.36+wheezy.1~bpo60+10.370.380.38~bpo70+10.390.39~bpo70+10.40.4+etchnhalf.1
20180518-1
firmware-nonfree
Debian:8
From an advisory covering 8 CVEs
before 20161130-4~deb8u1, plus listed versions
0.10.100.110.120.13
Show 45 moreShow less
0.13~bpo40+10.140.14+lenny10.14+lenny20.150.160.16~bpo50+10.170.17~bpo50+10.180.190.20.200.210.220.230.23~bpo50+10.240.24~bpo50+10.250.260.270.27~bpo50+10.280.28+squeeze10.290.30.300.310.320.32~bpo60+10.330.340.350.35~bpo60+10.360.36+wheezy.10.36+wheezy.1~bpo60+10.370.380.38~bpo70+10.390.39~bpo70+10.40.4+etchnhalf.1
20161130-4~deb8u1
kernel-firmware-nonfree
Mageia:6
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 20171220-1.mga6.nonfree
20171220-1.mga6.nonfree
radeon-firmware
Mageia:6
From an advisory covering 5 CVEs
before 20171205-1.mga6.nonfree
20171205-1.mga6.nonfree

Public exploits

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History

History
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aliases, productsEUVD
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Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2017-0561 is a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) in Google Android, published April 7, 2017. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 29.8%, the 98th percentile. Fixed in firmware-nonfree 20180518-1.

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