Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including a Java applet that invokes COM (Component Object Model) objects in a web site or an HTML mail.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Terminal Services | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 95 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6371
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-06
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6371
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1257?
CVE-2002-1257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including a Java applet that invokes COM (Component Object Model) objects in a we...
How severe is CVE-2002-1257?
CVE-2002-1257 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1257?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se.