CVE-2002-2072
UnknownEPSS 8.31%
Last modified
CVE-2002-2072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. java.security.AccessController in Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in JRE 1.2.2 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) via a Java program that calls the doPrivileged method with a null argument.. EPSS estimates a 8.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
java.security.AccessController in Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in JRE 1.2.2 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) via a Java program that calls the doPrivileged method with a null argument.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jre | 1.2.2 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.3.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-2072?
java.security.AccessController in Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in JRE 1.2.2 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) via a Java program that calls the doPrivileged method with a null argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-2072?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2072?
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