CVE-2002-1239 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges by manipulating the PATH variable to execute a malicious cp program in QNX Neutrino RTOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1239?
CVE-2002-1239 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1239?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qnx Rtos.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1239?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1239 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1239 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1239 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66g3-vg2q-cqjg.