CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1008

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Java Plugin 1.4 for JRE 1.3 executes signed applets even if the certificate is expired, which could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via an applet that has been signed by an expired certificate.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks that exploit expired certificates to execute malicious code, potentially leading to data loss or security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Java plugin and to monitor and verify the certificates used in applets to ensure they are current.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Java Plugin 1.4 for JRE 1.3 executes signed applets even if the certificate is expired, which could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via an applet that has been signed by an expired certificate.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS