CVE-2002-0793 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Hard link and possibly symbolic link following vulnerabilities in QNX RTOS 4.25 (aka QNX4) allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the -f argument to the monitor utility, (2) the -d argument to dumper, (3) the -c argument to crttrap, or (4) using the Watcom sample utility.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackberry	Qnx Neutrino Real-Time Operating System	4.25

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0292.htmlBroken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9231.phpBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4901Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4902Broken LinkExploitPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4903Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4904Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9232Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9233Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9234Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0292.htmlBroken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9231.phpBroken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4901Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4902Broken LinkExploitPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4903Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4904Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-0793?

CVE-2002-0793 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Hard link and possibly symbolic link following vulnerabilities in QNX RTOS 4.25 (aka QNX4) allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the -f argument to the monitor utility, (2) the -d arg...

How severe is CVE-2002-0793?

CVE-2002-0793 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0793?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blackberry Qnx Neutrino Real-Time Operating System.