CVE-2002-0979 Path traversal in n/a
Internet Explorer's Java logging writes to a predictable path, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via path traversal.
- 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-2002-0979?
CVE-2002-0979 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2002. 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
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from functions such as System.out.println to a known pathname, which can be used to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Virtual Machine.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2002-0979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2c89-h2r9-m4fw.