How severe is CVE-2014-0973?

CVE-2014-0973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-0973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0973?

CVE-2014-0973 affects Little Kernel Project Little Kernel Bootloader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0973 published?

CVE-2014-0973 was published on 2014-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0973

CVE-2014-0973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Little Kernel Project Little Kernel Bootloader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Little Kernel Project Little Kernel Bootloader
Published: 2014-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0973?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-0973?: CVE-2014-0973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-0973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0973?: CVE-2014-0973 affects Little Kernel Project Little Kernel Bootloader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0973 published?: CVE-2014-0973 was published on 2014-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:little_kernel_project:little_kernel_bootloader:-:-:-:-:-:android:*:*

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