QNX RTOS 6.3.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in QNX RTOS 6.3.2. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-3024. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in QNX RTOS 6.3.2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation 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. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in phgrafx in QNX Momentics (aka RTOS) 6.3.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long .pal filename in palette/.

The weakness was released 07/07/2008 by Rodrigo Rubira Branco (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-3024 since 07/07/2008. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (43542), Exploit-DB (32009), SecurityFocus (BID 30024†), Secunia (SA30808†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1020411†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Rodrigo Rubira Branco
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3024 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43051
X-Force: 43542 - Momentics phgrafx buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 30024 - QNX Neutrino RTOS 'phgrafx' Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 30808
SecurityTracker: 1020411
Vupen: ADV-2008-1996

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 12/25/2025 08:58
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (49), 09/27/2018 09:37 (11), 12/25/2025 08:58 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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