Vulnerability Description
The (1) phrafx and (2) phgrafx-startup programs in QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 do not properly drop privileges before executing the system command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious crttrap program.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qnx | Rtos | 4.25 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/275218
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9257.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4915Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4916Exploit
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/275218
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9257.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4915Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4916Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2040?
CVE-2002-2040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The (1) phrafx and (2) phgrafx-startup programs in QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 do not properly drop privileges before executing the system command, which allows local users to ...
How severe is CVE-2002-2040?
CVE-2002-2040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qnx Rtos.