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CVE-2002-1290

6.4 · MEDIUM

The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read and modify the contents of the Clipboard via an applet that accesses the (1) ClipBoardGetText and (2…

Published Nov 29, 2002microsoftEPSS 14.33%

Overview

CVE-2002-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft java_virtual_machine. It was published on November 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to read and modify the contents of the Clipboard via an applet that accesses the (1) ClipBoardGetText and (2) ClipBoardSetText methods of the INativeServices class.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update java_virtual_machine 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1290?

CVE-2002-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft java_virtual_machine. It was published on November 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-1290?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1290?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update java_virtual_machine 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-2002-1290?

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