ChromeOS 15786.48.2 PrivEsc via Installer/Recovery Image (physical access)
CVE-2025-1121 Published on March 7, 2025
Privilege escalation in Installer and Recovery image handling in Google ChromeOS version 15786.48.2 on device allows an attacker with physical access to gain root code execution and potentially unenroll enterprise-managed devices via a specially crafted recovery image.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-1121 can be exploited with physical access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-1121. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-1121
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Affected Versions
Google ChromeOS:- Version 15786.48.2 and below 15786.48.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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