CVE-2025-6177

ChromeOS MiniOS Root Code Execution Bypass While Dev Mode Blocked

Description

Privilege Escalation in MiniOS in Google ChromeOS (16063.45.2 and potentially others) on enrolled devices allows a local attacker to gain root code execution via exploiting a debug shell (VT3 console) accessible through specific key combinations during developer mode entry and MiniOS access, even when developer mode is blocked by device policy or Firmware Write Protect (FWMP).

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Google ChromeOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/382540412 issue tracking mailing list
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/b/382540412 broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6177?
CVE-2025-6177 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6177?
To fix CVE-2025-6177, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-6177 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6177 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-6177?
CVE-2025-6177 affects Google ChromeOS.
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