CVE-2014-1708 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Mar 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Chrome OS due to improper file persistence handling in the boot implementation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-1708?

CVE-2014-1708 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Google Chrome Os, published on 16 Mar 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The boot implementation in Google Chrome OS before 33.0.1750.152 does not properly consider file persistence, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1708?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome Os.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2014-1708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mcc7-662p-hpc9.