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CVE-2026-71974

U-Boot before 2026.10-rc3 Out-of-Bounds Write via Android Bootmeth Partition Read

u-boot u-boot
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CVSS
4.3Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.18%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 6% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in2026.10-rc3Fixed versionCVE List
Published29 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

U-Boot before 2026.10-rc3 contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in read_slotted_partition() that fails to validate image size against partition bounds. Attackers with physical access can supply crafted boot media with oversized headers to write past the load buffer into bootloader memory on devices without Android Verified Boot protection.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • u-bootaffected: all versions before 2026.10-rc3CVE List

References 5