Google ChromeOS 16238.64.0 on Lenovo Stylus Tools access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google ChromeOS 16238.64.0 on Lenovo. Affected is an unknown function of the component Stylus Tools. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-6044. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google ChromeOS 16238.64.0 on Lenovo. This affects some unknown processing of the component Stylus Tools. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Stylus Tools component of Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on Lenovo devices allows a physical attacker to bypass the lock screen and access user files by removing the stylus while the device is closed and using the screen capture feature.

The advisory is shared at issuetracker.google.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-6044 since 06/12/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/03/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-20310). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

06/12/2025 CVE reserved
07/07/2025 +25 days Advisory disclosed
07/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/03/2025 +88 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: 421184
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-6044 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-6044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-315237
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2025 21:25
Updated: 10/03/2025 20:00
Changes: 07/07/2025 21:25 (56), 07/07/2025 22:38 (1), 10/03/2025 20:00 (1)
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