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CVE-2011-2169: Google Chrome OS before R12 0.12.433.38 Beta allows local users to gain privileges by creating a /var/lib/c...

Google Chrome OS before R12 0.12.433.38 Beta allows local users to gain privileges by creating a /var/lib/chromeos-aliases.conf file and placing commands in it.

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This is an old Chrome OS Beta local privilege escalation issue. A person who already has local access to an affected device could abuse a configuration file behavior to run commands with higher privileges. The public data does not provide CVSS, CWE, or broad affected-product metadata. Exposure appears limited to legacy Chrome OS Beta systems earlier than R12 0.12.433.38. Modern managed Chrome OS fleets are unlikely to be affected unless historical beta images remain in use. Treat as low operational urgency for normal modern environments, but verify legacy Chrome OS Beta assets. The main risk is privilege escalation after local access, not internet-wide compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Chrome OS Beta devices to R12 0.12.433.38 or later.; Retire or isolate legacy Chrome OS Beta systems that cannot be updated.; Review Google release guidance before making operational assumptions..

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