CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2281

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Symantec Java! JIT (Just-In-Time) Compiler for Netscape Communicator versions 4.0 through 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java commands via an applet that uses a jump call, which is not correctly compiled by the JIT compiler.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on user systems, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Symantec Java! JIT (Just-In-Time) Compiler for Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java commands via an applet that uses a jump call, which is not correctly compiled by the JIT compiler.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS