CVE-2025-36938
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Publication date: 2025-12-11

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Google Devices

Description
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.
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Published
2025-12-11
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-12-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-36938
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google android *
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CWE-94 The product 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.
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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To mitigate this vulnerability, update your Google Pixel devices to the latest firmware including the December 2025 security patch level or later, as fixes for related vulnerabilities are included in these updates. [1]

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the append_uint32_le() function of U-Boot that allows fault injection. It can be exploited without any user interaction or additional execution privileges, potentially leading to physical escalation of privilege.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to physical escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with physical access could gain higher privileges on the affected system without needing extra execution rights or user interaction.

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