QNX RTOS 6.2.0 passwd Command first memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in QNX RTOS 6.2.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component passwd Command. Executing a manipulation of the argument first can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2006-0621. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in QNX RTOS 6.2.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component passwd Command. The manipulation of the argument first with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the (1) su or (2) passwd commands.

The bug was discovered 06/04/2004. The weakness was disclosed 02/07/2006 by Filipe Balestra (Texonet) with iDEFENSE Labs (Website). The advisory is available at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-0621 since 02/09/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 613 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 databases at X-Force (24551), SecurityFocus (BID 16539†), OSVDB (22959†), Secunia (SA18750†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1015599†). The entries VDB-27201, VDB-28644, VDB-28643 and VDB-28641 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Filipe Balestra (Texonet)
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-0621 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0621
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28642
X-Force: 24551 - QNX Neutrino RTOS passwd buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 16539 - QNX Multiple Local Privilege Escalation and Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 18750 - QNX Neutrino RTOS Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 22959 - QNX Neutrino RTOS passwd First Parameter Local Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1015599
Vupen: ADV-2006-0474

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 07/18/2018 09:51
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (63), 07/18/2018 09:51 (9)
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Cache ID: 216:BAF:103

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