CVE-2017-9417 Broadpwn Bug of Android and iOS Devices
by CIRT Team
Description: Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the “Broadpwn” issue.
Impact: Broadcom Wi-Fi chips embedded in Android and iOS devices are vulnerable to a bug that allows an attacker to execute code on their devices, without any interaction needed from the user.
Mitigation: Updates are available. Please check specific vendor advisory for more information.
Reference URL’s:
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9417
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207923
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01
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