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.

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CVE-2002-2042

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

14/7/2005

16/9/2024

CVE-2002-2042

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
QNX RTOS	=4.25
QNX RTOS	=6.1.0

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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.

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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.