CVE-2002-2284: Medium severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.79 allows remote attackers to bypass JVM security and execute arbitrary Java code via an applet that loads user-supplied Java classes.
Affected Software
14 affected components
Netscape Communicator=4.76
Netscape Communicator=4.77
Netscape Communicator=4.61
Netscape Communicator=4.73
Netscape Communicator=4.51
Netscape Communicator=4.7
Netscape Communicator=4.78
Netscape Communicator=4.0
Netscape Communicator=4.79
Netscape Communicator=4.74
Netscape Communicator=4.6
Netscape Communicator=4.72
Netscape Communicator=4.5
Netscape Communicator=4.75
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 18, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2284?
CVE-2002-2284 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-2284?
To fix CVE-2002-2284, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Netscape Communicator that is not vulnerable.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-2284?
CVE-2002-2284 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.0 to 4.79.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-2284?
CVE-2002-2284 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exploits the Java Virtual Machine security.
5
Can CVE-2002-2284 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2002-2284 can be exploited remotely, potentially without any user interaction required.