CVE-2014-0973: The image_verify function in platform/msm_shared/image_verify.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distr

Routine

HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2014-0973 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting little kernel bootloader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2014-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: little kernel project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-25 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

little kernel project little kernel bootloader MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy little-kernel-bootloader || rpm -q little-kernel-bootloader || little-kernel-bootloader --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0973?

little kernel bootloader: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0973 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0973 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0973 affect?

CVE-2014-0973 affects little kernel bootloader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 c

How urgent is CVE-2014-0973?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Qualcomm vulnerabilities

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