How severe is CVE-2002-1983?

CVE-2002-1983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1983?

CVE-2002-1983 affects Qnx Rtos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1983?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1983 published?

CVE-2002-1983 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1983

CVE-2002-1983 is a low-severity vulnerability in Qnx Rtos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qnx Rtos
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1983?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-1983?: CVE-2002-1983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1983?: CVE-2002-1983 affects Qnx Rtos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1983 published?: CVE-2002-1983 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qnx:rtos:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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