CVE-2014-0974: n/a vulnerability

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

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-0974 is a bootloader flaw in Little Kernel as distributed with Qualcomm Innovation Center Android contributions for MSM devices and other products. If an attacker can cause an attempted boot of an arbitrary image, the flaw may let them write data to a memory location they control. The exact affected device list and severity are not provided in the bundle. Exposure is most plausible on Android devices or embedded products using the affected LK bootloader lineage from QuIC MSM contributions. The bundle does not identify specific vendors, models, firmware versions, or CPEs, so exposure must be confirmed from firmware source, OEM advisories, or Android security bulletin mapping. Treat this as an exposure-mapping issue unless affected devices are confirmed. If confirmed on managed or sensitive devices, prioritize firmware remediation because the flaw is in the boot chain, where compromise can undermine platform trust before the operating system starts. Mitigation focus: Review OEM or platform guidance for CVE-2014-0974 applicability.; Apply vendor firmware or bootloader updates that include the Android 2016-07-01 fixes, where applicable.; Check the CodeAurora advisory for vendor-specific remediation details..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 25, 2014, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/lk-insufficient-verification-tagaddr-when-loading-device-tree-cve-2014-0974CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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