CVE-2002-2039: Low severity qnx rtos vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

/bin/su in QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from core dump files by sending the SIGSERV (invalid memory reference) signal.

Affected Software

2 affected components
QNX RTOS=4.25
QNX RTOS=6.1.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 14, 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-2002-2039?

CVE-2002-2039 has a moderate severity level, as it allows local users to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2039?

To fix CVE-2002-2039, upgrade to a patched version of QNX RTOS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-2039?

Local users of QNX RTOS versions 4.25 and 6.1.0 are affected by CVE-2002-2039.

4

What does CVE-2002-2039 exploit?

CVE-2002-2039 exploits the handling of core dump files by the /bin/su command in QNX RTOS.

5

Is CVE-2002-2039 a remote attack vector?

No, CVE-2002-2039 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.

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