CVE-1999-0141 Code injection in n/a
Malicious Java applets can bypass the bytecode verifier to execute arbitrary commands on the user's system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0141?
CVE-1999-0141 is a low-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 1999. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Java Bytecode Verifier allows malicious applets to execute arbitrary commands as the user of the applet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0141?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netscape Navigator.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0141?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0141 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-1999-0141 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0141 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5x4-9c2q-479j.