CVE-2002-1258
First published: Tue Dec 17 2002(Updated: )
Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805, as used in Internet Explorer and other applications, allow remote attackers to read files via a Java applet with a spoofed location in the CODEBASE parameter in the APPLET tag, possibly due to a parsing error.
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 using RDP | ||
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 95 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 95 | =sr2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 98 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 98SE | ||
| 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-2002-1258?
CVE-2002-1258 is rated as having a medium severity, allowing remote attackers to exploit it.
How can I fix CVE-2002-1258?
To fix CVE-2002-1258, it is recommended to apply the security patch provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-1258?
CVE-2002-1258 affects Microsoft Virtual Machine used in various Windows versions including Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2002-1258?
CVE-2002-1258 enables remote attackers to read files via a Java applet with a spoofed location in the CODEBASE parameter.
Is CVE-2002-1258 still a concern for modern systems?
CVE-2002-1258 is less of a concern for modern systems, but users with legacy software should still be aware of it.
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