SB2017091229 - Remote code execution in Broadcom BCM43xx in Microsoft Windows
Published: September 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017091229
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9417)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Broadcom chipset in HoloLens. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted WiFi packet, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.