Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-0789 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, exploit prerequisites, or detailed impact. Treat it as relevant to older Android devices using affected Broadcom Wi-Fi driver code, especially unsupported devices that no longer receive OEM updates. Exposure is most likely on Android devices with affected Broadcom Wi-Fi driver builds that missed the September 2017 Android security bulletin fixes. The provided sources do not identify specific device models, chipsets, carriers, or OEM firmware versions. Prioritize as an aging mobile fleet hygiene issue, not a confirmed emergency. The main business risk is unsupported Android devices retaining kernel-level Wi-Fi driver flaws without reliable vendor fixes. Mitigation focus: Check Google and OEM guidance for CVE-2017-0789 and Android ID A-37685267.; Apply Android/OEM security updates that include the September 2017 bulletin fixes.; Prioritize unsupported Android devices for replacement or compensating controls..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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