CVE-2003-1301

Name: CVE-2003-1301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1301 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.x before 1.4.2_11 and 1.5.x before 1.5.0_06, and as used in multiple web browsers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via deeply nested object arrays, which are not properly handled by the garbage collector and trigger invalid memory accesses.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.x before 1.4.2_11 and 1.5.x before 1.5.0_06, and as used in multiple web browsers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via deeply nested object arrays, which are not properly handled by the garbage collector and trigger invalid memory accesses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.52%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Jre	1.4.2
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_1
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_2
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_3
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_4
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_5
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_6
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_7
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_8
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_9
Sun	Jre	1.4.2_10
Sun	Jre	1.5.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1301?

How severe is CVE-2003-1301?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1301 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1301?

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