CVE-2017-9417

CVE-2017-9417 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Bcm43xx Wi-fi Chipset Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9417?
Broadcom BCM43xx Wi-Fi chips allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka the "Broadpwn" issue.
How severe is CVE-2017-9417?
CVE-2017-9417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9417 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9417?
CVE-2017-9417 affects Broadcom Bcm43xx Wi-fi Chipset Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9417?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-9417 published?
CVE-2017-9417 was published on 2017-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)