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CVE-2017-0443 is an Android Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver flaw that could let already-privileged local malware run code in the kernel. Kernel access can mean full device compromise, but the source says exploitation first requires compromising a privileged process. Exposure is most likely on older Android devices using Qualcomm Wi-Fi components with Android kernel 3.10 or 3.18 that lack the February 2017 Android security update or relevant OEM fixes. Treat this as high priority for legacy Android fleets. It is not described as remotely exploitable alone, but kernel-level impact after local privilege prerequisites makes unsupported devices materially risky. Mitigation focus: Apply Android February 2017 security bulletin fixes where available.; Confirm OEM firmware includes fixes for A-32877494 or QC-CR#1092497.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Android devices..
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- https://www.codeaurora.org/out-bounds-write-wlan-driver-function-wlanhddcfg80211setextroamparams-cve-2017-0443CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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