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CVE-2004-1683

3.7 · LOW

A race condition in crrtrap for QNX RTP 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious io-graphics program before is executed by crrtrap.

Published Sep 13, 2004qnxEPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2004-1683 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting qnx rtos. It was published on September 13, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A race condition in crrtrap for QNX RTP 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious io-graphics program before is executed by crrtrap.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qnx. Update rtos to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109511737504357&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11165Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17345Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109511737504357&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11165Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17345

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1683?

CVE-2004-1683 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting qnx rtos. It was published on September 13, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2004-1683?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1683?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qnx. Update rtos to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-1683?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-1683 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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