First published: Thu Nov 14 2002(Updated: )
The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, provides a public load0() method for the CabCracker class (com.ms.vm.loader.CabCracker), which allows remote attackers to bypass the security checks that are performed by the load() method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Oracle Java Virtual Machine | =1.1 |
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CVE-2002-1293 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2002-1293, users should upgrade to a later version of the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine that has addressed the vulnerability.
CVE-2002-1293 exploits a flaw in the load0() method of the CabCracker class in the Microsoft Java implementation used in Internet Explorer.
CVE-2002-1293 affects the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine version 1.1.
Yes, CVE-2002-1293 can lead to further exploitation by allowing attackers to bypass security checks, potentially leading to additional vulnerabilities.