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CVE-2003-1521

MediumPublished

Sun Java Plug-In 1.4 through 1.4.2_02 allows remote attackers to repeatedly access the floppy drive via the createXmlDocument method in the...

Published: Oct 25, 2007
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 21, 2003

Primary CVSS

6.4/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

5.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.1%
Model date: Oct 16, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Sun Java Plug-In 1.4 through 1.4.2_02 allows remote attackers to repeatedly access the floppy drive via the createXmlDocument method in the org.apache.crimson.tree.XmlDocument class, which violates the Java security model.

Sources

Sun Java Plugin 1.4 - Unauthorized Java Applet Floppy AccessExploit
Marc Schoenefeld · windows · Oct 21, 2003

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