CVE-2002-1289 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can read memory, crash the browser, or execute code via the getNativeServices function in Microsoft Java within Internet Explorer.
- 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-2002-1289?
CVE-2002-1289 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 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 Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read restricted process memory, cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code via the getNativeServices function, which creates an instance of the com.ms.awt.peer.INativeServices (INativeServices) class, whose methods do not verify the memory addresses that are passed as parameters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1289?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Java Virtual Machine.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1289?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-1289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1289 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83vj-f354-6mrp.