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CVE-2002-2022

7.2 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in Kaffe OpenVM 1.0.6 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code, when a java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError is thrown, via format specifiers in the forName att…

Published Dec 31, 2002kaffeEPSS 0.63%

Overview

CVE-2002-2022 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaffe kaffe_openvm. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in Kaffe OpenVM 1.0.6 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code, when a java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError is thrown, via format specifiers in the forName attribute.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaffe. Update kaffe_openvm 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2022?

CVE-2002-2022 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kaffe kaffe_openvm. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-2022?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-2022?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kaffe. Update kaffe_openvm 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.

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