CVE-2008-3024
CWE-787Published: July 7, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in phgrafx in QNX Momentics (aka RTOS) 6.3.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long .pal filename in palette/.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3024 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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-2008-3024. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3024 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts