How severe is CVE-2002-1817?

CVE-2002-1817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1817 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1817?

CVE-2002-1817 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Cluster Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1817?

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-2002-1817 published?

CVE-2002-1817 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1817

CVE-2002-1817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Cluster Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Veritas Cluster Server
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) 1.2 for WindowsNT, Cluster Server 1.3.0 for Solaris, and Cluster Server 1.3.1 for HP-UX allows attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1817?: Unknown vulnerability in Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) 1.2 for WindowsNT, Cluster Server 1.3.0 for Solaris, and Cluster Server 1.3.1 for HP-UX allows attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2002-1817?: CVE-2002-1817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1817 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1817?: CVE-2002-1817 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Cluster Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1817?: 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-2002-1817 published?: CVE-2002-1817 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:cluster_server:1.2_nt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:cluster_server:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:cluster_server:1.3_hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:cluster_server:1.3_solaris:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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