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CVE-2001-0068

2.6 · LOW

Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to use malicious applets to read files outside of the CODEBASE context via the ARCHIVE applet parameter.

Published Feb 12, 2001appleEPSS 1.53%

Overview

CVE-2001-0068 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_runtime_for_java. It was published on February 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to use malicious applets to read files outside of the CODEBASE context via the ARCHIVE applet parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_runtime_for_java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0241.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5784Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0241.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5784

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0068?

CVE-2001-0068 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_runtime_for_java. It was published on February 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2001-0068?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0068?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_runtime_for_java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0068?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0068 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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