CVE-2002-1292

Description

The Microsoft Java virtual machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to extend the Standard Security Manager (SSM) class (com.ms.security.StandardSecurityManager) and bypass intended StandardSecurityManager restrictions by modifying the (1) deniedDefinitionPackages or (2) deniedAccessPackages settings, causing a denial of service by adding Java applets to the list of applets that are prevented from running.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.68% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10585	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-069	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6133	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103684360031565&w=2	mailing list
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/237777	third party advisory us government resource
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103682630823080&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1292?: CVE-2002-1292 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1292?: To fix CVE-2002-1292, 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-2002-1292 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1292 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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