CVE-2002-1983

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The timer implementation in QNX RTOS 6.1.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code by creating multiple timers with a 1-ms tick.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6114
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298689
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6114
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10550
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
64th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

qnx