CVE-2002-1855: Medium severity Macromedia JRun vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Macromedia JRun 3.0 through 4.0, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to retrieve files in the WEB-INF directory, which contains Java class files and configuration information, via a request to the WEB-INF directory with a trailing dot ("WEB-INF.").

Affected Software

3 affected components
Macromedia JRun=3.0
Macromedia JRun=3.1
Macromedia JRun=4.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1855?

CVE-2002-1855 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to expose sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1855?

To fix CVE-2002-1855, update Macromedia JRun to version 4.0 or later and ensure proper access controls are implemented.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1855?

CVE-2002-1855 affects Macromedia JRun versions 3.0 to 4.0 running on Windows.

4

What files can be accessed through the CVE-2002-1855 vulnerability?

The CVE-2002-1855 vulnerability allows attackers to access files within the WEB-INF directory, including Java class files and configuration data.

5

Is CVE-2002-1855 still a relevant vulnerability?

Although CVE-2002-1855 was identified over two decades ago, it remains relevant for systems still operating outdated versions of Macromedia JRun.

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