U-Boot append_uint32_le Fault Injection Physical PrivEsc without Interaction
CVE-2025-36938 Published on December 11, 2025
In U-Boot of append_uint32_le(), there is a possible fault injection due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36938 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2025-36938 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-36938
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Affected Versions
Google Android Version Android kernel is affected by CVE-2025-36938Exploit Probability
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