[NEWS] Clipboard in QNX Photon

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Date: 11/24/02

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      Clipboard in QNX Photon
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    SUMMARY

    QNX Photon has a clipboard feature that enables you to cut and paste
    amongst other things. It has a security issue that allows anyone to access
    what is on the clipboard.

    DETAILS

    Vulnerable systems:
     * QNX 6.2.0 Non-commercial (x86)

    /var/clipboard/localhost/00000000/1.TEXT holds the information you cut or
    copied. The name localhost may be different depending on the hostname of
    the system QNX Photon is installed on. The 00000000 signifies the user ID
    in hex. By changing this value, you can change whose information you see.

    Vendor status:
    QNX Software Systems Ltd was contacted on November 11, 2002. One Semicolon
    received prompt replies and was assured that this was being sent through
    the proper channels to have this resolved. One Semicolon was unable to
    receive a preliminary patch or an estimate as to how long this process
    would take.

    Fix:
    Adjust permissions of the separate user folders within
    /var/clipboard/localhost to only allow an individual to access their own
    clipboard.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The information has been provided by <mailto:s@4os.org> One Semicolon.

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