Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the InitialDirContext in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2, 1.5.0 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Java exception and failed DNS requests) via a large number of DNS requests, which causes the xid variable to wrap around and become negative.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jre | 1.4.2 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109994063331773&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13142Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11619
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17990
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109994063331773&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13142Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11619
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17990
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1503?
CVE-2004-1503 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the InitialDirContext in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2, 1.5.0 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Java exception and failed DNS...
How severe is CVE-2004-1503?
CVE-2004-1503 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1503?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jre.