CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1239

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 uses the PATH environment variable to locate and execute the cp program with raised privileges, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges by modifying the PATH to point to a malicious cp program.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system and harm to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor and restrict access to the PATH variable and verify the integrity of the cp program to prevent unauthorized modifications by users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS