How severe is CVE-2002-2120?

CVE-2002-2120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2120?

CVE-2002-2120 affects Qnx Rtos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2120?

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

When was CVE-2002-2120 published?

CVE-2002-2120 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2120

CVE-2002-2120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qnx Rtos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qnx Rtos
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in QNX RTOS 4.25 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long filename arguments to (1) Watcom or (2) int10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2120?: Multiple buffer overflows in QNX RTOS 4.25 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long filename arguments to (1) Watcom or (2) int10.
How severe is CVE-2002-2120?: CVE-2002-2120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2120?: CVE-2002-2120 affects Qnx Rtos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2120 published?: CVE-2002-2120 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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