CVE-2002-2281 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Java commands via malicious applets due to JIT compiler flaws in Symantec Java for Netscape Communicator.
- 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-2002-2281?
CVE-2002-2281 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2007. 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
Symantec Java! JIT (Just-In-Time) Compiler for Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java commands via an applet that uses a jump call, which is not correctly compiled by the JIT compiler.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Java.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2281 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-2002-2281 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2281 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mfpf-xc5w-rg9v.