CVE-2003-1572 Memory corruption in n/a
Unsigned applets can crash the JVM and read unauthorized memory via the ReadEnv class in Sun Java Media Framework.
- 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-2003-1572?
CVE-2003-1572 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2009. 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
Sun Java Media Framework (JMF) 2.1.1 through 2.1.1c allows unsigned applets to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) and read or write unauthorized memory locations via the ReadEnv class, as demonstrated by reading environment variables using modified .data and .size fields.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1572?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Jmf.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1572?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1572 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-2003-1572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-34cp-xmwv-8pxg.