CVE-2002-1291

Description

The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files and network shares via an applet tag with a codebase set to a "file://%00" (null character) URL.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.39% Top 10%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10584.php	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103684360031565&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6138	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103682630823080&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1291?: CVE-2002-1291 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1291?: To fix CVE-2002-1291, 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-2002-1291 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1291 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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