CVE-2002-1260: High severity microsoft windows nt vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2002
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Updated

The Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) APIs in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) 5.0.3805 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass security checks and access database contents via an untrusted Java applet.

Affected Software

43 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=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

Event History

Dec 23, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1260?

CVE-2002-1260 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive database content.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1260?

CVE-2002-1260 affects users of Microsoft Virtual Machine 5.0.3805 and earlier versions across various Windows operating systems.

3

How do I fix CVE-2002-1260?

To fix CVE-2002-1260, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of the Microsoft Virtual Machine that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2002-1260?

CVE-2002-1260 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through untrusted Java applets to bypass security checks.

5

What could happen if CVE-2002-1260 is exploited?

If CVE-2002-1260 is exploited, attackers may gain unauthorized access to sensitive database contents potentially leading to data breaches.

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