CVE-2008-3024

Name: CVE-2008-3024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-07T17:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3024 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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/.. EPSS estimates a 5.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.93%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackberry	Qnx Momentics	<= 6.3.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30808Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3974Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.scanit.net/rd/advisories/adv01Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493816/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30024Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020411Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1996/referencesThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43542Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/30808Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3974Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.scanit.net/rd/advisories/adv01Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493816/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30024Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020411Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1996/referencesThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43542Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3024?

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/.

How severe is CVE-2008-3024?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3024 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-3024?

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Source: NVD / NIST