Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2002-1983 is an old QNX RTOS 6.1.0 timer flaw. A local user or process could hang the system, and the CVE description says arbitrary code execution may be possible. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running QNX RTOS 6.1.0, especially embedded, industrial, or appliance environments where local users or untrusted local processes exist. Prioritize confirmation in legacy operational environments. This is not shown as actively exploited, but a local denial-of-service flaw in RTOS deployments can create meaningful business disruption. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for QNX RTOS 6.1.0.; Check QNX or device vendor guidance for fixes or replacement firmware.; Restrict local shell, service, and application access to trusted users only..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- qnx-rtp-timer-dos(10550)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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