CVE-2002-1239: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1239: QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 uses the PATH environment variable to find and execute the cp program while operati...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-1239 is a local privilege-escalation issue in QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0. A privileged operation searches the user-controlled PATH for the cp program, so a local user could influence what runs with elevated privileges. Exposure appears limited to systems running QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 where untrusted or low-privilege local users can set environment variables or run the affected privileged operation. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. Prioritize if QNX 6.2.0 supports safety, industrial, or embedded operations with local user access. Otherwise, handle through lifecycle management and compensating access controls. Mitigation focus: Check QNX or vendor advisories for a supported fix or replacement guidance.; Inventory systems for QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.2.0 exposure.; Restrict local shell and interactive access to trusted administrators..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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