CVE-2002-1291
First published: Thu Nov 14 2002(Updated: )
The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files and network shares via an applet tag with a codebase set to a "file://%00" (null character) URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Java Virtual Machine | =1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1291?
CVE-2002-1291 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1291?
To fix CVE-2002-1291, disable or uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine if it is not needed.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2002-1291?
CVE-2002-1291 can be exploited to read arbitrary local files and access network shares through malicious applets.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1291?
CVE-2002-1291 affects the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine version 1.1.
Can CVE-2002-1291 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1291 can be exploited by remote attackers leveraging specific applet tags.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/microsoft
- product/java virtual machine
- canonical/microsoft java virtual machine
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- canonical/oracle java virtual machine
- version/oracle java virtual machine/1.1