CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2407

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Certain patches for QNX Neutrino realtime operating system (RTOS) 6.2.0 set insecure permissions for the files (1) /sbin/io-audio by OS Update Patch A, (2) /bin/shutdown, (3) /sbin/fs-pkg, and (4) phshutdown by QNX experimental patches, (5) cpim, (6) vpim, (7) phrelaycfg, and (8) columns, (9) othello, (10) peg, (11) solitaire, and (12) vpoker in the games pack 2.0.3, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the files before permissions are changed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
QNX=6.2a
QNX=6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2407?

    CVE-2002-2407 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to insecure permissions in key system files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2407?

    To fix CVE-2002-2407, ensure that the permissions on the affected files are set securely.

  • Which QNX RTOS versions are affected by CVE-2002-2407?

    CVE-2002-2407 affects QNX RTOS versions 6.2 and 6.2a.

  • What files are impacted by CVE-2002-2407?

    CVE-2002-2407 impacts files including /sbin/io-audio, /bin/shutdown, and /sbin/fs-pkg.

  • Who reported the vulnerability CVE-2002-2407?

    CVE-2002-2407 was reported by security researchers through the Bugtraq mailing list.

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