PT-2014-5811 · Unknown · Little Kernel (Lk) Bootloader

Published 2014-08-25 · Updated 2014-08-28 · CVE-2014-4325

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Little Kernel (LK) bootloader (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue allows attackers to bypass intended device-lock and kernel-signature restrictions. This is achieved by using fastboot mode in a boot command for an arbitrary kernel image, exploiting the cmd boot function in app/aboot/aboot.c.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2014-4325

Affected Products

Little Kernel (Lk) Bootloader

References · 2

• https://codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/fastboot-boot-command-bypasses-signature-verification-cve-2014-4325 · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4325 · Security Note