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CVE-2004-1029

9.3 · HIGH

The Sun Java Plugin capability in Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2_01, 1.4.2_04, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access between Javascript and Java applets during da…

Published Mar 1, 2005hpCWE-264EPSS 17.02%

Overview

CVE-2004-1029 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp java_sdk-rte. It was published on March 1, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Sun Java Plugin capability in Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2_01, 1.4.2_04, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access between Javascript and Java applets during data transfer, which allows remote attackers to load unsafe classes and execute arbitrary code by using the reflection API to access private Java packages.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update java_sdk-rte 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-2004-1029?

CVE-2004-1029 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp java_sdk-rte. It was published on March 1, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1029?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1029?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update java_sdk-rte 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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