How severe is CVE-2014-2533?

CVE-2014-2533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2533?

CVE-2014-2533 primarily affects Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Rtos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2533?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2533 published?

CVE-2014-2533 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2533

CVE-2014-2533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Rtos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Rtos
Published: 2014-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

/sbin/ifwatchd in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.4.x and 6.5.x allows local users to gain privileges by providing an arbitrary program name as a command-line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2533?: /sbin/ifwatchd in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.4.x and 6.5.x allows local users to gain privileges by providing an arbitrary program name as a command-line argument.
How severe is CVE-2014-2533?: CVE-2014-2533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2533?: CVE-2014-2533 primarily affects Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Rtos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2533 published?: CVE-2014-2533 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_neutrino_rtos:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_neutrino_rtos:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:blackberry:qnx_neutrino_rtos:6.5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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