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CVE-2002-0867

First published: Fri Oct 11 2002(Updated: )

Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) in Internet Explorer via invalid handle data in a Java applet, aka "Handle Validation Flaw."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=2000
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3000
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3100
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3188
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3200
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3300
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3802
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine=3805

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0867?

    CVE-2002-0867 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can crash Internet Explorer.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0867?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0867, you should upgrade to a version of Microsoft Virtual Machine that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Virtual Machine are affected by CVE-2002-0867?

    CVE-2002-0867 affects Microsoft Virtual Machine versions up to and including build 5.0.3805.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-0867 facilitate?

    CVE-2002-0867 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack on Internet Explorer.

  • What component of Microsoft Virtual Machine is exploited in CVE-2002-0867?

    CVE-2002-0867 exploits a handle validation flaw in Java applets processed by Microsoft Virtual Machine.

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