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CVE-2004-2540

UnknownEPSS 2.49%

Last modified

CVE-2004-2540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. readObject in (1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and (2) Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2_05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM unresponsive) via crafted serialized data.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

readObject in (1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and (2) Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2_05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM unresponsive) via crafted serialized data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunJdk1.4
SunJdk1.4.0_01
SunJdk1.4.0_02
SunJdk1.4.0_03
SunJdk1.4.0_4
SunJdk1.4.1
SunJdk1.4.1_01
SunJdk1.4.1_02
SunJdk1.4.1_03
SunJdk1.4.2
SunJdk1.4.2_01
SunJdk1.4.2_02
SunJdk1.4.2_03
SunJdk1.4.2_04
SunJdk1.4.2_05
SunJre1.4
SunJre1.4.0_01
SunJre1.4.0_02
SunJre1.4.0_03
SunJre1.4.0_04
SunJre1.4.1
SunJre1.4.1_01
SunJre1.4.1_02
SunJre1.4.1_07
SunJre1.4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2540?
readObject in (1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and (2) Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2_05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM unresponsive) via crafted serialized data.
How severe is CVE-2004-2540?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2540?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-2540?

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Source: NVD / NIST