Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-0449 is an Android Broadcom Wi-Fi driver kernel privilege escalation. A local malicious app could run code in kernel context, but the bulletin rates it Moderate because exploitation first requires compromising a privileged process and platform configurations reduce risk. Business impact is mainly older Android devices running the affected Kernel-3.10 Broadcom Wi-Fi driver. Exposure is limited to Android devices or builds using the affected Kernel-3.10 Broadcom Wi-Fi driver. The provided sources do not identify specific handset models, carrier builds, or downstream firmware packages. Treat as a legacy Android fleet risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize confirmation and patch status for older or unmanaged devices, especially where unsupported firmware remains in use. Mitigation focus: Apply Android or OEM security updates covering the February 2017 bulletin.; Prioritize older Android Kernel-3.10 devices with Broadcom Wi-Fi hardware.; Check vendor advisories for device-specific firmware availability..
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- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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