What is the severity of CVE-2017-0430?

CVE-2017-0430 is rated as Critical due to its potential for local privilege escalation and device compromise.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0430?

To fix CVE-2017-0430, update your affected Android or Linux Kernel software to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-0430?

CVE-2017-0430 impacts Android versions up to 7.1.1 and specific versions of the Linux Kernel, namely 3.10 and 3.18.

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CVE-2017-0430

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0430?

CVE-2017-0430 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver.

Q: What could happen if CVE-2017-0430 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2017-0430 could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel, leading to permanent device compromise.

First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32838767. References: B-RB#107459.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	<=7.1.1
Linux kernel	=3.10
Linux kernel	=3.18

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0430?
CVE-2017-0430 is rated as Critical due to its potential for local privilege escalation and device compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0430?
To fix CVE-2017-0430, update your affected Android or Linux Kernel software to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-0430?
CVE-2017-0430 impacts Android versions up to 7.1.1 and specific versions of the Linux Kernel, namely 3.10 and 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0430?
CVE-2017-0430 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver.
What could happen if CVE-2017-0430 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-0430 could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel, leading to permanent device compromise.

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