CVE-2003-0111

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."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 26.14% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11751.php	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/447569	us government resource third party advisory patch
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-011	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A136	vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0111?: CVE-2003-0111 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0111?: To fix CVE-2003-0111, 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-2003-0111 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0111 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~26% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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