CVE-2002-2042: High severity qnx rtos vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002

Updated

ptrace in the QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 allows programs to attach to privileged processes, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying running processes.

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·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2042?

CVE-2002-2042 is considered to be of high severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2042?

To fix CVE-2002-2042, you should upgrade to the latest version of QNX RTOS that has patched this vulnerability.

What makes CVE-2002-2042 a risk to QNX RTOS?

CVE-2002-2042 poses a risk as it allows unauthorized access to privileged processes through the ptrace function.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-2042?

CVE-2002-2042 affects users of QNX RTOS versions 4.25 and 6.1.0 that do not implement security measures for ptrace.

Can CVE-2002-2042 lead to system compromises?

Yes, CVE-2002-2042 can lead to system compromises if an attacker gains the ability to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.