What is the severity of CVE-2006-0620?

CVE-2006-0620 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How does CVE-2006-0620 affect users of QNX Neutrino RTOS?

Users of QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.1 and its variations are at risk of local users executing arbitrary code due to a race condition.

How can I mitigate CVE-2006-0620?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0620, ensure that environment variables PHFONT and PHOTON2_PATH are securely managed and avoid manipulations by untrusted users.

Is CVE-2006-0620 still a risk for current QNX RTOS deployments?

Yes, CVE-2006-0620 remains a risk for current deployments of QNX RTOS 6.2.1 and its earlier versions.

Are there patches available for CVE-2006-0620?

Patches may not be available for CVE-2006-0620 as it is an older vulnerability, so consult the QNX support channels for guidance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-0620

medium

6.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 362

9/2/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-0620: Race Condition

First published: Thu Feb 09 2006(Updated: )

Race condition in phfont in QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified manipulations of the PHFONT and PHOTON2_PATH environment variables.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
QNX RTOS	=6.2.1b
QNX RTOS	=6.2.1a
QNX RTOS	=6.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0620?
CVE-2006-0620 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2006-0620 affect users of QNX Neutrino RTOS?
Users of QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.1 and its variations are at risk of local users executing arbitrary code due to a race condition.
How can I mitigate CVE-2006-0620?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0620, ensure that environment variables PHFONT and PHOTON2_PATH are securely managed and avoid manipulations by untrusted users.
Is CVE-2006-0620 still a risk for current QNX RTOS deployments?
Yes, CVE-2006-0620 remains a risk for current deployments of QNX RTOS 6.2.1 and its earlier versions.
Are there patches available for CVE-2006-0620?
Patches may not be available for CVE-2006-0620 as it is an older vulnerability, so consult the QNX support channels for guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0620?
CVE-2006-0620 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2006-0620 affect users of QNX Neutrino RTOS?
Users of QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.1 and its variations are at risk of local users executing arbitrary code due to a race condition.
How can I mitigate CVE-2006-0620?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0620, ensure that environment variables PHFONT and PHOTON2_PATH are securely managed and avoid manipulations by untrusted users.
Is CVE-2006-0620 still a risk for current QNX RTOS deployments?
Yes, CVE-2006-0620 remains a risk for current deployments of QNX RTOS 6.2.1 and its earlier versions.
Are there patches available for CVE-2006-0620?
Patches may not be available for CVE-2006-0620 as it is an older vulnerability, so consult the QNX support channels for guidance.