CVE-2003-0111 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass security checks and execute arbitrary code via malicious Java applets in Microsoft Virtual Machine.
- 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-2003-0111?
CVE-2003-0111 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 15 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
The ByteCode Verifier component of Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) build 5.0.3809 and earlier, as used in Windows and Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and execute arbitrary code via a malicious Java applet, aka "Flaw in Microsoft VM Could Enable System Compromise."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0111?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Virtual Machine, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0111?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0111 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-0111 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0111 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83gw-hr2p-gg57.