vendor:
Java Virtual Machine
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Java bytecode verifier vulnerability
476
CWE
Product Name: Java Virtual Machine
Affected Version From: Unknown
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: java_vm
Platforms Tested: Unknown
Unknown
Vulnerability in Sun and Netscape Java Virtual Machine
The vulnerability allows for the construction of bytecode that can instantiate objects without proper initialization, leading to potential read/write access to system files despite the security constraints of the Applet sandbox.
Mitigation:
Apply patches provided by Sun or Netscape to fix the vulnerability.