CVE-2017-9417: Critical severity Apple Apple TV Software vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2017
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Updated

Wi-Fi. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.

Credit

Nitay Artenstein(Exodus Intelligence)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple Apple TV Software<7.3
7.3
Google Android
Broadcom Bcm43xx Wi-fi Chipset Firmware
Broadcom Bcm4354 Wi-fi Chipset
Broadcom Bcm4358 Wi-fi Chipset
Broadcom Bcm4359 Wi-fi Chipset

Event History

Jun 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9417?

CVE-2017-9417 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9417?

To fix CVE-2017-9417, update your device to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-9417?

CVE-2017-9417 affects devices using Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips, including certain versions of Android and Apple TV Software up to version 7.3.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2017-9417?

CVE-2017-9417 is a memory corruption issue that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

5

Are all Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets vulnerable to CVE-2017-9417?

No, only specific Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chipsets are affected by CVE-2017-9417, while others like BCM4354, BCM4358, and BCM4359 are not vulnerable.

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