CVE-2002-1983: Low severity qnx rtos vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
The timer implementation in QNX RTOS 6.1.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code by creating multiple timers with a 1-ms tick.
Affected Software
1 affected component
QNX RTOS=6.1.0
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
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-2002-1983?
CVE-2002-1983 is a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1983?
To fix CVE-2002-1983, you should upgrade to a version of QNX RTOS that is not vulnerable.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1983?
CVE-2002-1983 affects local users of QNX RTOS version 6.1.0.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2002-1983 facilitate?
CVE-2002-1983 can facilitate denial of service attacks and may allow for the execution of arbitrary code.
5
What can users do to mitigate CVE-2002-1983?
Users can mitigate CVE-2002-1983 by limiting the ability to create multiple timers or by applying software patches if available.