How severe is CVE-2002-2017?

CVE-2002-2017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-2017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2017?

CVE-2002-2017 primarily affects Sas Base. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2017?

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

When was CVE-2002-2017 published?

CVE-2002-2017 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2017

CVE-2002-2017 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sas Base with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sas Base
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sastcpd in SAS/Base 8.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by setting the authprog environment variable to reference a malicious program, which is then executed by sastcpd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2017?: sastcpd in SAS/Base 8.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by setting the authprog environment variable to reference a malicious program, which is then executed by sastcpd.
How severe is CVE-2002-2017?: CVE-2002-2017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-2017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2017?: CVE-2002-2017 primarily affects Sas Base. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2017 published?: CVE-2002-2017 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sas:base:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sas:integration_technologies:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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