CVE-2002-1239

Public Exploit

Description

QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 uses the PATH environment variable to find and execute the cp program while operating at raised privileges, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PATH to point to a malicious cp program.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.13%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0066.html	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103679043232178&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6146	vdb entry
http://www.idefense.com/advisory/11.08.02b.txt	exploit patch vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10564.php	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1239?: CVE-2002-1239 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1239?: To fix CVE-2002-1239, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1239 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1239 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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