Info

Disclosure

Feb 07, 2006

Discovery

Jun 04, 2004

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A local overflow exists in QNX Neutrino RTOS. The 'passwd' binary fails to properly check user-supplied input as the first argument to the program resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the execution of arbitrary code with root priveleges.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Rumored

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: restrict access to the passwd binary

Products

QNX Software Systems

QNX Neutrino RTOS

6.2.0

References

Security Tracker: 1015599
Secunia Advisory ID: 18750
CVE ID: 2006-0621 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 24551
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-0474
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/0123.html
Other Advisory URL: http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=388
Vendor URL: http://www.qnx.com/products/rtos/

Credit

Texonet - Texonet

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/22959