How severe is CVE-2002-0218?

CVE-2002-0218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0218?

CVE-2002-0218 primarily affects Sas Sas Base. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0218?

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-2002-0218 published?

CVE-2002-0218 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0218

CVE-2002-0218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sas Sas Base 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: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sas Sas Base
Published: 2002-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in (1) sastcpd in SAS/Base 8.0 and 8.1 or (2) objspawn in SAS/Integration Technologies 8.0 and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format specifiers in a command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0218?: Format string vulnerability in (1) sastcpd in SAS/Base 8.0 and 8.1 or (2) objspawn in SAS/Integration Technologies 8.0 and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format specifiers in a command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-0218?: CVE-2002-0218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0218?: CVE-2002-0218 primarily affects Sas Sas Base. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0218?: 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-2002-0218 published?: CVE-2002-0218 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sas:sas_base:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sas:sas_base:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sas:sas_integration_technologies:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sas:sas_integration_technologies:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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