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CVE-2002-0076

UnknownEPSS 26.86%

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CVE-2002-0076 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Bytecode Verifier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and execute commands via an applet containing an illegal cast operation, as seen in (1) Microsoft VM build 3802 and earlier as used in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, (2) Netscape 6.2.1 and earlier, and possibly other implementations that use vulnerable versions of SDK or JDK, aka a variant of the "Virtual Machine Verifier" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 26.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Bytecode Verifier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and execute commands via an applet containing an illegal cast operation, as seen in (1) Microsoft VM build 3802 and earlier as used in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, (2) Netscape 6.2.1 and earlier, and possibly other implementations that use vulnerable versions of SDK or JDK, aka a variant of the "Virtual Machine Verifier" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
26.86%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
HpJava Jre-Jdk1.1.8—
HpJava Jre-Jdk1.2.2—
HpJava Jre-Jdk1.3—
MicrosoftVirtual Machine3802—
SunJdk1.1.8Update14
SunJre1.1.8Update14
SunJre1.2.2Update10
SunJre1.3.0Update5
SunJre1.3.1Update1
SunSdk1.2.2_10—
SunSdk1.2.2_010—
SunSdk1.3.1_01—
SunSdk1.3.1_01a—
SunSdk1.3_05—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0076?
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Bytecode Verifier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and execute commands via an applet containing an illegal cast operation, as seen in (1) Microsoft VM build 3802 and earlier as used in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, (2) Netscape 6.2.1 and earlier, and possibly other implementations that use vulnerable versions of SDK or JDK, aka a variant of the "Virtual Machine Verifier" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2002-0076?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0076 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0076?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST