CVE-2001-1008 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute signed applets with expired certificates, bypassing security checks in the Java Plugin.
- 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-2001-1008?
CVE-2001-1008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre, published on 2 Apr 2003. 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 Plugin 1.4 for JRE 1.3 executes signed applets even if the certificate is expired, which could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via an applet that has been signed by an expired certificate.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1008?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Java Plug-In, Sun Jre.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjg8-q4cj-f6qp.