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CVE-2004-1503

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

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CVE-2004-1503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the InitialDirContext in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2, 1.5.0 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Java exception and failed DNS requests) via a large number of DNS requests, which causes the xid variable to wrap around and become negative.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the InitialDirContext in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2, 1.5.0 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Java exception and failed DNS requests) via a large number of DNS requests, which causes the xid variable to wrap around and become negative.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.43%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunJre1.4.2
SunJre1.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1503?
Integer overflow in the InitialDirContext in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2, 1.5.0 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Java exception and failed DNS requests) via a large number of DNS requests, which causes the xid variable to wrap around and become negative.
How severe is CVE-2004-1503?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1503?
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