Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-0439 is a high-severity Android kernel privilege escalation in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver. A malicious local app could run code in the kernel, but the source states it first requires compromise of a privileged process. Business risk is mainly older Android devices using affected kernels and Qualcomm Wi-Fi components. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android devices or embedded Android builds running Kernel-3.10 or Kernel-3.18 with the affected Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver. Modern fully patched devices are less likely exposed, but OEM backport status must be verified. Treat this as a legacy Android fleet risk. Prioritize verification for managed devices, field hardware, kiosks, and embedded Android deployments where old kernels may persist and kernel compromise would undermine device trust. Mitigation focus: Check Android and OEM bulletins for CVE-2017-0439 remediation status.; Apply vendor firmware or Android security updates that address this CVE.; Retire unsupported Android devices running affected legacy kernels..
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- https://www.codeaurora.org/out-bounds-write-wifi-driver-function-hddextscanpasspointfillnetworklist-cve-2017-0439CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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