CVE-2013-2598 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability Description

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, allows attackers to overwrite signature-verification code via crafted boot-image load-destination header values that specify memory locations within bootloader memory.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codeaurora	Android-Msm	2.6.29

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/loading-image-data-memorVendor Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/loading-image-data-memorVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-2598?

CVE-2013-2598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). 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, allows attackers to overwrite si...

How severe is CVE-2013-2598?

CVE-2013-2598 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2598?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codeaurora Android-Msm.