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CVE-2017-6424: Android WiFi driver may grant higher system privileges

CVE-2017-6424 · published 8 years ago

Summary

The WiFi driver used in Android can be tricked into giving an app more rights than it should have, potentially allowing it to control the device or access sensitive data. This matters because it could let malicious software bypass normal security restrictions. Apply the latest Android security updates or patches that address the driver to protect your devices.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
google	android	All versions `cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:::::::*`

Original advisory text

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm WiFi driver. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-32086742. References: QC-CR#1102648.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97396 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01 Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

7.0 High

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published4 Apr 2018

Updated26 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2017-6424 · NVD

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