Description
The crypt function in QNX uses weak encryption, which allows local users to decrypt passwords.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- QSSL QNX 4.25 A - 'crypt()' Local Privilege Escalation EDB-19851 · local · Apr 15, 2000 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 1114 vdb-entry
- 20000414 qnx crypt comprimised mailing-list