CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1289

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Microsoft Java implementation, used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read restricted process memory, cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code via the getNativeServices function, which creates an instance of the com.ms.awt.peer.INativeServices class. The methods of this class do not verify the memory addresses passed as parameters.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive data in process memory and destabilize the system, potentially leading to serious consequences for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update or disable the use of Microsoft Java in Internet Explorer and to monitor systems for potential attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read restricted process memory, cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code via the getNativeServices function, which creates an instance of the com.ms.awt.peer.INativeServices (INativeServices) class, whose methods do not verify the memory addresses that are passed as parameters.

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