Unauthorized Access through UART Port in Vulnerable Hardware

CVE-2025-41697

What is CVE-2025-41697?

A significant security flaw exists in certain hardware configurations that expose an undocumented UART port on the PCB. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit this side-channel method to gain root access to the device. By utilizing credentials obtained from related vulnerabilities, such as those outlined in CVE-2025-41692, malicious actors can compromise the system, potentially leading to severe data breaches or control over the affected hardware. This highlights the importance of securing hardware interfaces in embedded systems.

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