CVE-2002-0076

Description

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Bytecode Verifier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and execute commands via an applet containing an illegal cast operation, as seen in (1) Microsoft VM build 3802 and earlier as used in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, (2) Netscape 6.2.1 and earlier, and possibly other implementations that use vulnerable versions of SDK or JDK, aka a variant of the "Virtual Machine Verifier" vulnerability.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.14% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory sun.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-013	vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8480.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4313	vdb entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/218	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0076?: CVE-2002-0076 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0076?: To fix CVE-2002-0076, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0076 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0076 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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