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CVE-2004-1683: Race Condition

First published: Mon Sep 13 2004(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
QNX=6.2.0
QNX=6.2.0a
QNX=6.2.0
QNX=6.2.0a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1683?

    CVE-2004-1683 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1683?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-1683, ensure that the PATH environment variable is secure and does not point to any untrusted locations before executing crrtrap.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-1683?

    CVE-2004-1683 affects users of QNX RTP version 6.1 and earlier versions of QNX RTOS such as 6.2.0 and 6.2.0a.

  • Can I still use QNX RTP 6.1 if CVE-2004-1683 is present?

    Using QNX RTP 6.1 is risky due to CVE-2004-1683, and it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2004-1683?

    Local users of QNX RTP 6.1 can exploit CVE-2004-1683 to gain unauthorized privileges.

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