CVE-2016-0801Android Vulnerability
The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver in the kernel in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted wireless control message packets, aka internal…
Published Feb 7, 2016 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-0801, DLA-1573-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-0801 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Iphone OS (Apple), Mac OS X (Apple), Tvos (Apple) and 3 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 9.2.1, Mac OS X 10.11.3, Tvos 9.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver in the kernel in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted wireless control message packets, aka internal bug 25662029.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 9.2.1 |
| Mac OS XApple | See advisory | 10.11.3 |
| TvosApple | See advisory | 9.1 |
| WatchosApple | See advisory | 2.1 |
| AndroidGoogle | 4.4.4, 5.0, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Iphone OS
9.2.1
Mac OS X
10.11.3
Tvos
9.1
Watchos
2.1
firmware-nonfree
20161130-4~deb8u1, 20180518-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 7, 2016
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2016-0801
- advisorysource.android.com · 2016-02-01.html
- exploitExploitDB-39801
- otherAPPLE-SA-2016-03-21-1
- otherAPPLE-SA-2016-03-21-2
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver in the kernel in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted wireless control message packets, aka internal bug 25662029.
Affected: Iphone OS (Apple); Mac OS X (Apple); Tvos (Apple), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 9.2.1, Mac OS X 10.11.3, Tvos 9.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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