Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the sun.awt.windows.WDefaultFontCharset Java class implementation in Netscape 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an applet that calls the WDefaultFontCharset constructor with a long string and invokes the canConvert method.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape | Communicator | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103834439321292&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6256
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10706
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103834439321292&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6256
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10706
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2248?
CVE-2002-2248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the sun.awt.windows.WDefaultFontCharset Java class implementation in Netscape 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an applet that calls the WDefaultFontCharset ...
How severe is CVE-2002-2248?
CVE-2002-2248 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-2002-2248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netscape Communicator.