Vulnerability Description
/sbin/pppoectl in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.4.x and 6.5.x allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading "bad parameter" lines in error messages, as demonstrated by reading the root password hash in /etc/shadow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberry | Qnx Neutrino Rtos | 6.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Mar/66
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Mar/88
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/124
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/98
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32156/Exploit
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Mar/66
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Mar/88
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/124
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/98
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32156/Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2534?
CVE-2014-2534 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). /sbin/pppoectl in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.4.x and 6.5.x allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading "bad parameter" lines in error messages, as demonstrated by reading the roo...
How severe is CVE-2014-2534?
CVE-2014-2534 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2534?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Rtos.