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CVE-2014-0973

7.2 · HIGH

The image_verify function in platform/msm_shared/image_verify.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distributed with Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and…

Published Aug 25, 2014little_kernel_projectCWE-287EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2014-0973 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting little_kernel_project little_kernel_bootloader. It was published on August 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The image_verify function in platform/msm_shared/image_verify.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distributed with Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does not check whether a certain digest size is consistent with the RSA_public_decrypt API specification, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass boot-image authentication requirements via trailing data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from little_kernel_project. Update little_kernel_bootloader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.htmlRefwww.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/incomplete-signature-parsing-during-boot-image-authentication-leads-to-signature-forgery-cve-2014-0973Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.htmlRefwww.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/incomplete-signature-parsing-during-boot-image-authentication-leads-to-signature-forgery-cve-2014-0973

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0973?

CVE-2014-0973 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting little_kernel_project little_kernel_bootloader. It was published on August 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0973?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0973?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from little_kernel_project. Update little_kernel_bootloader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-0973?

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