CVE-2017-6424: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm WiFi driver.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-6424 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in the Qualcomm WiFi driver. In business terms, exposed Android devices using affected Qualcomm WiFi components could allow a lower-privileged attacker to gain more control. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit details, or affected device models. Likely exposure is limited to Android devices with vulnerable Qualcomm WiFi driver code and insufficient Android/OEM security patching. The bundle does not identify specific manufacturers, chipsets, handset models, or Android release branches beyond Android kernel. Treat this as a legacy Android fleet hygiene issue unless current inventory shows unpatched Qualcomm-based devices. Business urgency rises for managed devices handling sensitive data, because privilege escalation can increase the impact of another compromise. Mitigation focus: Check the Android April 2017 security bulletin and OEM guidance for this CVE.; Apply Android/OEM security updates that include the Qualcomm WiFi driver fix.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive relevant vendor security updates..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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