CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1229

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

X509TrustManager in Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) incorrectly calls the isClientTrusted method when determining server trust, leading to improper validation of digital certificates.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can falsely authenticate peers for SSL or incorrectly validate signed JAR files, posing a significant security risk to applications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of JSSE and review the certificate trust configuration in applications using Java.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

X509TrustManager in (1) Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) in SDK and JRE 1.4.0 through 1.4.0_01, (2) JSSE before 1.0.3, (3) Java Plug-in SDK and JRE 1.3.0 through 1.4.1, and (4) Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 incorrectly calls the isClientTrusted method when determining server trust, which results in improper validation of digital certificate and allows remote attackers to (1) falsely authenticate peers for SSL or (2) incorrectly validate signed JAR files.

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