First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )
The org.apache.xalan.processor.XSLProcessorVersion class in Java Plug-in 1.4.2_01 allows signed and unsigned applets to share variables, which violates the Java security model and could allow remote attackers to read or write data belonging to a signed applet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Sun Java Embedding Plugin | =1.4.2_01 |
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CVE-2003-1516 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to applet data.
To fix CVE-2003-1516, you should upgrade to a later version of the Java Plug-in that corrects this vulnerability.
CVE-2003-1516 specifically affects Sun Java Plug-in 1.4.2_01.
CVE-2003-1516 can facilitate attacks that allow untrusted applets to read or write data belonging to trusted applets.
Currently, the most effective workaround for CVE-2003-1516 is to avoid the use of the affected version of the Java Plug-in.