CVE-2016-8454: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver could enable a local malicious applica...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Android vulnerability affects the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver and could let a local malicious app run code in the kernel. That is serious because kernel code can bypass normal device security boundaries. The source says exploitation first requires compromising a privileged process, so this is not described as a simple remote takeover. Exposure is likely limited to Android devices using affected Broadcom Wi-Fi driver code on Kernel 3.10 or 3.18, especially devices missing the January 2017 Android security bulletin fixes or equivalent vendor updates. Treat this as high priority for legacy Android fleets. The main business risk is older or unsupported mobile devices where a local compromise could become kernel-level control. Focus remediation on inventory, patch status, and removing devices that cannot be updated. Mitigation focus: Apply the January 2017 Android security update or later vendor-equivalent firmware.; Prioritize affected Android Kernel 3.10 and 3.18 devices using Broadcom Wi-Fi drivers.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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