CVE-2002-1239

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 60.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0066.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103679043232178&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/advisory/11.08.02b.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10564.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6146
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0066.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103679043232178&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/advisory/11.08.02b.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10564.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6146

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22002✓ verified
First seen Nov 8, 2002
QNX RTOS 6.2 - Application Packager Non-Explicit Path Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1239?

CVE-2002-1239 is a none vulnerability published on November 12, 2002. 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.

When was CVE-2002-1239 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1239 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 12, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-1239 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1239 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 60.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1239?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1239, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-1239

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