CVE-2017-9417
CriticalPublic exploitBroadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.
Published Jun 4, 2017 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9417
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-9417 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Bcm43xx Wi-Fi Chipset Firmware (Broadcom), firmware-nonfree (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 64% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bcm43xx Wi-Fi Chipset FirmwareBroadcom | See advisory | n/a |
| firmware-nonfreedebian | See advisory | 20180518-1 |
Patched Releases
firmware-nonfree
20161130-4~deb8u1, 20180518-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 4, 2017
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9417
- advisoryhttps://www.blackhat.com/us-17/briefings.html#broadpwn-remotely-compromising-android-and-ios-via-a-bug-in-broadcoms-wi-fi-chipsets
- exploitExploitDB-44268
- other20190513 APPLE-SA-2019-5-13-6 Apple TV Software 7.3
- other[debian-lts-announce] 20181113 [SECURITY] [DLA 1573-1] firmware-nonfree security update
FAQ
Common Questions.
Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.
Affected: Bcm43xx Wi-Fi Chipset Firmware (Broadcom); firmware-nonfree (debian). 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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