Google Android Broadcom Wi-Fi access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Broadcom Wi-Fi. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-0561. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Broadcom Wi-Fi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published 04/07/2017 by Gal Beniamini (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0561 since 11/29/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 105133 (Fedora 26 : linux-firmware (2017-a253644369)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176821 (Debian Security Update for firmware-nonfree (DLA 1573-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 9 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (41805), Tenable (105133) and SecurityFocus (BID 97367†). Similar entries are available at VDB-80765, VDB-81483, VDB-81521 and VDB-99354. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 105133
Nessus Name: Fedora 26 : linux-firmware (2017-a253644369)
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OpenVAS ID: 831440
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for linux-firmware FEDORA-2017-355ac8a91a
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/29/2016 🔍
04/03/2017 +125 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2017-a253644369
Researcher: Gal Beniamini
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-0561 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0561
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99400
SecurityFocus: 97367 - Google Android CVE-2017-0561 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0561 - Linux - Kernel - Code Execution Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038201

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2017 09:45
Updated: 07/13/2024 02:32
Changes: 04/08/2017 09:45 (69), 08/26/2020 20:28 (16), 11/27/2022 11:40 (5), 11/27/2022 11:48 (1), 07/13/2024 02:32 (14)
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