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CVE-2002-1258

UnknownEPSS 15.30%

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CVE-2002-1258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805, as used in Internet Explorer and other applications, allow remote attackers to read files via a Java applet with a spoofed location in the CODEBASE parameter in the APPLET tag, possibly due to a parsing error.. EPSS estimates a 15.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805, as used in Internet Explorer and other applications, allow remote attackers to read files via a Java applet with a spoofed location in the CODEBASE parameter in the APPLET tag, possibly due to a parsing error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
15.30%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 2000 Terminal ServicesAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows 95All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows 98seAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows MeAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0Sp1
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsGold

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1258?
Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805, as used in Internet Explorer and other applications, allow remote attackers to read files via a Java applet with a spoofed location in the CODEBASE parameter in the APPLET tag, possibly due to a parsing error.
How severe is CVE-2002-1258?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1258?
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