How severe is CVE-2002-1998?

CVE-2002-1998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1998?

CVE-2002-1998 primarily affects Sco Open Unix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1998?

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-2002-1998 published?

CVE-2002-1998 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1998

CVE-2002-1998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sco Open Unix 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sco Open Unix
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in rpc.cmsd in SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long parameter to rtable_create (procedure 21).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1998?: Buffer overflow in rpc.cmsd in SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long parameter to rtable_create (procedure 21).
How severe is CVE-2002-1998?: CVE-2002-1998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1998?: CVE-2002-1998 primarily affects Sco Open Unix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1998?: 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-2002-1998 published?: CVE-2002-1998 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:sco:open_unix:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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