CVE-2004-1683

CVE-2004-1683 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A race condition in crrtrap for QNX RTP 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious io-graphics program before is executed by crrtrap.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1683?
A race condition in crrtrap for QNX RTP 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious io-graphics program before is executed by crrtrap.
How severe is CVE-2004-1683?
CVE-2004-1683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1683 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1683?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1683 published?
CVE-2004-1683 was published on 2004-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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