First published: Tue Apr 15 2003(Updated: )
The ByteCode Verifier component of Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) build 5.0.3809 and earlier, as used in Windows and Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and execute arbitrary code via a malicious Java applet, aka "Flaw in Microsoft VM Could Enable System Compromise."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine | =3809 | |
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine | =3805 | |
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine | =3802 | |
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp3 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | ||
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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CVE-2003-0111 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2003-0111, upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Virtual Machine or applying relevant security patches is recommended.
CVE-2003-0111 affects Microsoft Virtual Machine versions 5.0.3809 and earlier, as well as various versions of Windows 2000 and Windows Terminal Services.
Yes, CVE-2003-0111 can be exploited via malicious Java applets delivered through web browsers.
The impact of CVE-2003-0111 includes potential unauthorized access and control over the affected system, leading to a complete system compromise.