How severe is CVE-2014-1708?

CVE-2014-1708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-1708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1708?

CVE-2014-1708 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1708?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1708 published?

CVE-2014-1708 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1708

CVE-2014-1708 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2014-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1708?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-1708?: CVE-2014-1708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-1708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1708?: CVE-2014-1708 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1708 published?: CVE-2014-1708 was published on 2014-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.112:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:33.0.1750.124:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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