CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1292

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Microsoft Java virtual machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to extend the Standard Security Manager (SSM) class and bypass intended restrictions.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can modify settings, leading to denial of service by adding Java applets to the list of applets that are prevented from running.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Java virtual machine to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Microsoft Java virtual machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to extend the Standard Security Manager (SSM) class (com.ms.security.StandardSecurityManager) and bypass intended StandardSecurityManager restrictions by modifying the (1) deniedDefinitionPackages or (2) deniedAccessPackages settings, causing a denial of service by adding Java applets to the list of applets that are prevented from running.

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