CVE-2002-0793: Medium severity BlackBerry Qnx Neutrino Real-time Operating System vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2002
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Updated

Hard link and possibly symbolic link following vulnerabilities in QNX RTOS 4.25 (aka QNX4) allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the -f argument to the monitor utility, (2) the -d argument to dumper, (3) the -c argument to crttrap, or (4) using the Watcom sample utility.

Affected Software

2 affected components
BlackBerry Qnx Neutrino Real-time Operating System=4.25
QNX RTOS=4.25

Event History

Jul 26, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0793?

CVE-2002-0793 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do local users exploit CVE-2002-0793?

Local users can exploit CVE-2002-0793 by using specific command arguments in utilities such as monitor, dumper, and crttrap.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0793?

CVE-2002-0793 affects QNX RTOS 4.25 and Blackberry QNX Neutrino Real-time Operating System version 4.25.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-0793?

The potential impacts of CVE-2002-0793 include unauthorized file modification and loss of system integrity.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2002-0793?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0793, ensure users are restricted from accessing vulnerable command utilities and apply any available patches.

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