Fault Injection Vulnerability in U-Boot for Android Devices
CVE-2025-36938

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-36938?

A logic error in the append_uint32_le() function within U-Boot may allow for fault injection, potentially leading to an unauthorized escalation of privileges. This vulnerability can be exploited without requiring user interaction, making it a serious concern for affected Android devices.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android kernel

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2025-1...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-36938 : Fault Injection Vulnerability in U-Boot for Android Devices