CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1572

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Sun Java Media Framework (JMF) versions 2.1.1 through 2.1.1c allow unsigned applets to cause JVM crashes and read or write unauthorized memory locations via the ReadEnv class.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may experience system crashes and potential data leaks due to unauthorized memory access.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Sun Java Media Framework to the latest version and restrict the execution of unsigned applets.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Sun Java Media Framework (JMF) 2.1.1 through 2.1.1c allows unsigned applets to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) and read or write unauthorized memory locations via the ReadEnv class, as demonstrated by reading environment variables using modified .data and .size fields.

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