CVE-2016-2433

8.8 HIGH

Published: April 21, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver for Android, as used by BlackBerry smartphones before Build AAE570, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000038167

Source: security@android.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98034

Source: security@android.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000038167

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98034

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.7%

49th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

google

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