CVE-2002-0058: Medium severity Sun SDK vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2002
·
Updated

Vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) allows remote malicious web sites to hijack or sniff a web client's sessions, when an HTTP proxy is being used, via a Java applet that redirects the session to another server, as seen in (1) Netscape 6.0 through 6.1 and 4.79 and earlier, (2) Microsoft VM build 3802 and earlier as used in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, and possibly other implementations that use vulnerable versions of SDK or JDK.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Sun SDK=1.3_02
Sun SDK=1.2.2_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.1.8-update7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0-update2
Microsoft Virtual Machine=3802
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.1.8-update13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.1.8-update7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.1.8-update13
Sun SDK=1.1.8_007
Sun SDK=1.2.2_010
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.2.2-update10

Event History

Mar 7, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0058?

CVE-2002-0058 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0058?

Fixing CVE-2002-0058 involves updating the affected Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit to a later version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0058?

CVE-2002-0058 affects multiple versions of the Sun JRE, JDK, and Microsoft Virtual Machine, including versions 1.1.8, 1.2.2, and 1.3.0.

4

Can CVE-2002-0058 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0058 can be exploited remotely by malicious websites to hijack or sniff web client sessions.

5

What types of attacks does CVE-2002-0058 facilitate?

CVE-2002-0058 facilitates session hijacking attacks by allowing an applet to redirect a user's session to a different server.

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