CVE-2002-1292 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Java security restrictions in Internet Explorer to cause denial of service by modifying security manager settings.
- 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-2002-1292?
CVE-2002-1292 is a high-severity 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 virtual machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to extend the Standard Security Manager (SSM) class (com.ms.security.StandardSecurityManager) and bypass intended StandardSecurityManager restrictions by modifying the (1) deniedDefinitionPackages or (2) deniedAccessPackages settings, causing a denial of service by adding Java applets to the list of applets that are prevented from running.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1292?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Java Virtual Machine.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1292?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1292 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1292 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1292 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2002-1261, GHSA-gfp5-236c-x53v.