CVE-2005-2725

QNX RTOS 6.1.0 and 6.3 - Arbitrary File Read via inputtrap Utility

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-2725. PoCs published by Julio Cesar Fort.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit leverages a local arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability in QNX RTOS due to improper access control in the 'inputtrap' utility. By executing 'inputtrap -t /etc/shadow start', a local attacker can read arbitrary files with superuser privileges.

Description

The inputtrap utility in QNX RTOS 6.1.0, 6.3, and possibly earlier versions does not properly check permissions when the -t flag is specified, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Julio Cesar Fort · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26195

The exploit leverages a local arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability in QNX RTOS due to improper access control in the 'inputtrap' utility. By executing 'inputtrap -t /etc/shadow start', a local attacker can read arbitrary files with superuser privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: QNX RTOS versions 6.1 and 6.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the QNX RTOS system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/16569/
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14656
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.rfdslabs.com.br/advisories/qnx-advs-01-2005.txt
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21969
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112490406301882&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.0083
EPSS Percentile 52.8%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
qnx/rtos 6.1.0
qnx/rtos 6.3.0
Published Aug 30, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026