CVE-2002-2042 json
ptrace in the QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 allows programs to attach to privileged processes, which could allow loca…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2021
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
ptrace in the QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 allows programs to attach to privileged processes, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying running processes.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21507)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21507 QNX 6.x - 'ptrace()' Arbitrary Process Modification local, 2002-06-03
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4919 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/4919
vdb-entry, exploit
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iss.net
/security_center/static/9260.php
vdb-entry
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online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/275218
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2042
- NVD CVE-2002-2042
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