Little Kernel Project maintains a lightweight bootloader used in embedded systems and specialized computing contexts, where the focus on minimal overhead and rapid initialization creates distinct security considerations. The recurring vulnerability pattern centers on improper authentication mechanisms, reflecting the authentication and access-control demands inherent to firmware-layer software. Live severity, exploitation, and exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Little Kernel Project over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (3 CVEs).
3 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2014-0973HIGH 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 fo | Aug 25, 2014 | 7.2 | 24 | NO | NO |
CVE-2014-4325HIGH The cmd_boot 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 oth | Aug 25, 2014 | 7.2 | 18 | NO | NO |
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 devi | Aug 25, 2014 | 1.9 | 11 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (3 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Little Kernel Project.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Little Kernel Project — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.