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CVE-2005-3928
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 30, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in phgrafx in QNX 6.2.1 and 6.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-3928 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-3928. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
qnx1 product(s)
rtos
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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NVD Detail
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-3928
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 30, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-3928 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.