SAS Base 8.0/8.1 sastcpd/objspawn format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in SAS Base 8.0/8.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component sastcpd/objspawn. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0218. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SAS Base 8.0/8.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component sastcpd/objspawn. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 05/16/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sas.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0218. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8018) and SecurityFocus (BID 3980†). The entries VDB-18125 and VDB-19660 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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01/29/2002 🔍
05/16/2002 +107 days 🔍
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07/11/2014 +4439 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sas.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0218 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0218
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18124
X-Force: 8018
SecurityFocus: 3980 - SAS SASTCPD Command Format String Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:56
Updated: 06/17/2024 23:53
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:56 (49), 06/06/2018 11:04 (2), 06/17/2024 23:53 (17)
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