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CVE-2017-3893: Incomplete vulnerability mitigations

In BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 6.6.0, the default configuration of the QNX SDP system did not in all circumstances prevent attackers from modifying the GOT or PLT tables with buffer overflow attacks.

LowCVSS 1.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a low-severity issue in BlackBerry QNX SDP 6.6.0 where default protections were not always sufficient against certain buffer overflow outcomes. The disclosed impact is limited integrity compromise, and exploitation requires local access, high attack complexity, and high privileges. Exposure appears limited to environments using BlackBerry QNX Software Development Platform 6.6.0. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions, deployed QNX runtime products, or internet-facing exposure. Treat as low priority unless QNX SDP 6.6.0 is still present in sensitive engineering environments. Focus on inventory, vendor guidance, and privileged-access control rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Identify any QNX SDP 6.6.0 installations.; Review BlackBerry advisory 000046674 for vendor guidance.; Limit local privileged access to QNX SDP systems..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
1.9 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
1Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
1.9CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N0.51.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

1.9Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2017-3893Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
BlackBerryQNX Software Development Platform (QNX SDP)6.6.0unaffected
Weakness

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