CVE-2014-0974: The boot_linux_from_mmc function in app/aboot/aboot.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distributed wit

Routine

LOW 1.9WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2014-0974 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting little kernel bootloader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The boot_linux_from_mmc 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, does not properly validate a certain address value, which allows attackers to write data to a controllable memory location by leveraging the ability to initiate an attempted boot of an arbitrary image.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.9 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
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-2014-0974?

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

Is CVE-2014-0974 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0974 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-2014-0974 affect?

CVE-2014-0974 affects little kernel bootloader. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). The boot_linux_from_mmc 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, does not properly validate a certain

How urgent is CVE-2014-0974?

Priority 18/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Qualcomm vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-4325 HIGH 7.2 MITIGATE The cmd_boot function in app/aboot/aboot.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distributed with Qualcomm
CVE-2014-0973 HIGH 7.2 MITIGATE The image_verify function in platform/msm_shared/image_verify.c in the Little Kernel (LK) bootloader, as distr

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