How severe is CVE-2014-2534?

CVE-2014-2534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2534?

CVE-2014-2534 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-2014-2534?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-2534 published?

CVE-2014-2534 was published on 2014-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2534

CVE-2014-2534 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Rtos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th 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/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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2534?: /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.
How severe is CVE-2014-2534?: CVE-2014-2534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2534?: CVE-2014-2534 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-2014-2534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2534 published?: CVE-2014-2534 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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