How severe is CVE-2002-2040?

CVE-2002-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2040?

CVE-2002-2040 primarily affects Qnx Rtos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-2040 published?

CVE-2002-2040 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2040

CVE-2002-2040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qnx Rtos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qnx Rtos
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) phrafx and (2) phgrafx-startup programs in QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 do not properly drop privileges before executing the system command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious crttrap program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2040?: The (1) phrafx and (2) phgrafx-startup programs in QNX realtime operating system (RTOS) 4.25 and 6.1.0 do not properly drop privileges before executing the system command, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious crttrap program.
How severe is CVE-2002-2040?: CVE-2002-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2040?: CVE-2002-2040 primarily affects Qnx Rtos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2040 published?: CVE-2002-2040 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:qnx:rtos:4.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:qnx:rtos:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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