Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MiniOS on Google ChromeOS
CVE-2025-6177

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chromeos
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-6177?

This vulnerability in MiniOS found in Google ChromeOS, specifically affecting version 16063.45.2 and potentially earlier versions, allows local attackers to gain root code execution. By exploiting a debug shell accessible via specific key combinations while in developer mode – even if this mode is intended to be blocked – an attacker may circumvent security measures like device policy settings and Firmware Write Protect (FWMP). This poses significant risks for enrolled devices.

Affected Version(s)

ChromeOS 16063.45.2

References

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/382540412
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/b/382540412

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-6177 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MiniOS on Google ChromeOS