CVE-2017-0561Android Out-of-Bounds Write
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.
Published Apr 7, 2017 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0561
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-0561 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Linux Kernel, firmware-nonfree (debian), Android.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including firmware-nonfree 20161130-4~deb8u1, firmware-nonfree 20180518-1.
- 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)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
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.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linux KernelLinux | 3.10, 3.18 | n/a |
| firmware-nonfreedebian | See advisory | 20180518-1 |
| Android | >= Kernel-3.10 | n/a |
Patched Releases
firmware-nonfree
20161130-4~deb8u1, 20180518-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 7, 2017
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2017-0561
- advisory97367
- patchsource.android.com · 2017-04-01
- exploitExploitDB-41805
- exploitExploitDB-41806
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Linux Kernel versions 3.10, 3.18; firmware-nonfree (debian); Android versions >= Kernel-3.10. 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 firmware-nonfree 20161130-4~deb8u1, firmware-nonfree 20180518-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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