What is the severity of CVE-2014-4325?

CVE-2014-4325 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to device functionality.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4325?

To fix CVE-2014-4325, update the Little Kernel bootloader to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2014-4325?

CVE-2014-4325 affects MSM devices utilizing the Little Kernel bootloader as part of Android contributions from Qualcomm Innovation Center.

Can CVE-2014-4325 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2014-4325 requires physical access to the device to exploit, as it involves using fastboot mode.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2014-4325?

Exploiting CVE-2014-4325 can allow an attacker to bypass device lock and kernel signature restrictions, leading to unauthorized control of the device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4325

high

7.2

CWE

287

25/8/2014

28/8/2014

CVE-2014-4325

First published: Mon Aug 25 2014(Updated: )

The cmd_boot function in app/aboot/aboot.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distributed with Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allows attackers to bypass intended device-lock and kernel-signature restrictions by using fastboot mode in a boot command for an arbitrary kernel image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Little Kernel

Remedy

https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/fastboot-boot-command-bypasses-signature-verification-cve-2014-4325

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Reference Links

https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/fastboot-boot-command-bypasses-signature-verification-cve-2014-4325

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4325?
CVE-2014-4325 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to device functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4325?
To fix CVE-2014-4325, update the Little Kernel bootloader to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2014-4325?
CVE-2014-4325 affects MSM devices utilizing the Little Kernel bootloader as part of Android contributions from Qualcomm Innovation Center.
Can CVE-2014-4325 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-4325 requires physical access to the device to exploit, as it involves using fastboot mode.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2014-4325?
Exploiting CVE-2014-4325 can allow an attacker to bypass device lock and kernel signature restrictions, leading to unauthorized control of the device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4325?
CVE-2014-4325 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to device functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4325?
To fix CVE-2014-4325, update the Little Kernel bootloader to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2014-4325?
CVE-2014-4325 affects MSM devices utilizing the Little Kernel bootloader as part of Android contributions from Qualcomm Innovation Center.
Can CVE-2014-4325 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-4325 requires physical access to the device to exploit, as it involves using fastboot mode.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2014-4325?
Exploiting CVE-2014-4325 can allow an attacker to bypass device lock and kernel signature restrictions, leading to unauthorized control of the device.