MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2014-2534
CWE-264Published: March 18, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
/sbin/pppoectl in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.4.x and 6.5.x allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading "bad parameter" lines in error messages, as demonstrated by reading the root password hash in /etc/shadow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-2534 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-2014-2534. 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
blackberry1 product(s)
qnx neutrino 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-2014-2534
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 18, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-2534 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.