CVE-2025-6044: Stylus tools appearing after Lock Screen allowing Sensitive Data Exposure

Published Jul 7, 2025
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Updated

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Stylus Tools component of Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on the garaged stylus 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.

Credit

Trevor H on 2025-05-29

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google ChromeOS
Google Chrome OS=16238.64.0

Event History

Jul 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 23, 2025
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Weakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6044?

CVE-2025-6044 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6044?

To mitigate CVE-2025-6044, users should update their Google ChromeOS to the latest version released by Google.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-6044?

CVE-2025-6044 affects Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on Lenovo devices.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-6044?

CVE-2025-6044 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to user files.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-6044?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-6044 can bypass the lock screen and access user files by manipulating the stylus functionality.

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