CVE-2002-1257
First published: Mon Dec 23 2002(Updated: )
Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including a Java applet that invokes COM (Component Object Model) objects in a web site or an HTML mail.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | ||
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 9x | ||
| Microsoft Windows 9x | =sr2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 9x | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 98 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1257?
CVE-2002-1257 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1257?
To fix CVE-2002-1257, apply the security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows and Microsoft Virtual Machine.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2002-1257?
CVE-2002-1257 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows NT, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
Can CVE-2002-1257 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2002-1257 can be exploited through HTML email containing a malicious Java applet.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1257 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2002-1257 on your system includes the risk of attackers gaining control and executing arbitrary commands remotely.
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