CVE-2013-2688

Name: CVE-2013-2688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-07-12T16:56:12.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in phrelay in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS through 6.5.0 SP1 in the QNX Software Development Platform allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to TCP port 4868 that leverage improper handling of the /dev/photon device file.. EPSS estimates a 6.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in phrelay in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS through 6.5.0 SP1 in the QNX Software Development Platform allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to TCP port 4868 that leverage improper handling of the /dev/photon device file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.66%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Blackberry	Qnx Software Development Platform	All versions	—
Blackberry	Qnx Neutrino Rtos	<= 6.5.0	Sp1
Blackberry	Qnx Neutrino Rtos	6.4.1	—
Blackberry	Qnx Neutrino Rtos	6.5.0	—

References

http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/qnxph_1-adv.txtExploit
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-189-01Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.qnx.com/download/feature.html?programid=24850Patch
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/qnxph_1-adv.txtExploit
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-189-01Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.qnx.com/download/feature.html?programid=24850Patch

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2688?

How severe is CVE-2013-2688?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2688?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST